Iris pseudata 'Yarai'

Other Names: Night Thunder Eye Shadow Iris

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A cross hybrid between Iris ensata and Iris pseudacorus, both water irises, the Yarai Pseudata Iris, also known as the Night Thunder Eye Shadow Iris, is a truly incredible creation by world-renowned iris breeder Hiroshi Shimizu. Though it will grow in wet soils and even standing water, it thrives equally as well in average moist but well-draining soils, where it gradually spreads to form a dense, upright clump to 3 feet or so wide over time. Starting in May in our gardens, remarkably beautiful and elegant flowers are perched atop sturdy stems that rise up to 30 to 36 inches high. With a stunning but subdued color like no other, the flower has peachy tan petals with deep purple veins, each with a prominent bright yellow eye. Contrasting purple standards gloriously crown the top of the flower. Needless to say, it makes for a wonderful cut flower. Sporting very healthy, rich green foliage through the season, Yarai is exceptionally easy to grow and vigorous in USDA Zones 4-9. One that will always have you looking forward to its spring bloom!

Growing 24 to 30 inches tall in a spreading clump to 3 feet or so wide over time, the Yarai Pseudata Iris is ideal for use as an accent plant in smaller garden spaces and containers or grouped where space allows in garden beds and borders. Because it will grow in wet soils or standing water, it is excellent for planting in those wet areas of the garden or along streams and around pond margins. Plants grown in pots can be situated in the margins of the garden pond. It is also an excellent vertical accent plant in home foundation plantings and a fine addition to Iris gardens, Asian theme gardens, butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, perennial gardens, rock gardens, and rock gardens.

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