Japanese Iris 'Aoi-no-ue'

Iris ensata 'Aoi-no-ue'

Japanese Iris Edo group

Flower name
Japanese Iris 'Aoi-no-ue'
Scientific name
Iris ensata 'Aoi-no-ue'
Aliasあおいのうえ, 葵の上
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringHorticultural species, River, pond, Rice paddies
Flowering seasonMay, June

What is Japanese Iris 'Aoi-no-ue'

The Japanese Iris 'Aoi-no-ue' (Iris ensata var. ensata 'Aoi-no-ue') is a cultivar of the perennial herb 'Iris' in the Iris family (Iridaceae). This particular variety belongs to the Edo group and features three-lobed flowers with a flat blooming habit. The outer petals are pale pink with dense dark purple veins, the inner petals are reddish-purple with a white border, and the outer petals are large, round, and slightly drooping with slightly curled edges. The central eye is a noticeable yellow, and it is a medium-sized early bloomer.

The 'Aoi-no-ue' variety is known for its elegant and vivid color pattern reminiscent of kimono designs and can grow to a height of over 130 cm. It produces two flowers at the top of its stem, with the first flower blooming for about three days, followed by the second bloom.

Flower Name: Japanese Iris 'Aoi-no-ue' (ハナショウブ 'アオイノウエ', 'Aoi-no-ue')
Scientific Name: Iris ensata 'Aoi-no-ue'
Lineage: Edo group
Plant Height: 130 cm or more
Leaves: Sword-shaped and green
Flower Shape: Flat blooming
Perianth (Petals):
　Outer Petals: Large, round, slightly drooping, with slightly curled edges; noticeable yellow eye
　Inner Petals: Reddish-purple with a thin white border
Flower Color: Pale pink with dense dark purple veins
Flower Column: Same size as the three inner petals, making them appear more petal-like
Halo: Reddish-purple with speckles
Flower Diameter: 16 cm (medium-sized, between 14 cm and 18 cm)
Blooming Period: Early (mid to late May)
Flower Language: The Japanese Iris symbolizes "happy news, gentle heart"
Features: Elegant and vivid color patterns reminiscent of kimono designs
General Name: Japanese Iris 'Aoi-no-ue' (Iris ensata var. ensata 'Aoi-no-ue'), Edo group, Blooming period: Early (mid to late May), Plant height: 130 cm or more.