Fragrant Iris, White Iris, Scented Flag, Perennial, Perennial Plant, Bulb Rhizome, 1 plant

Grown outdoors for over 30 years.
This item is being sold due to transplanting.
The rhizomes grow in a ginger-like shape.
While it has little fragrance when fresh, dried rhizomes aged for 2-3 years develop a wonderful aroma, making it a highly valuable spice and medicinal ingredient, and famous as an aromatic plant.
It has been used since ancient Roman times.

Rhinopetalum Iris (Nioi Iris):
For some reason, this flower is often mistakenly sold as Japanese roof iris (Ichihotsu) or white Japanese roof iris. The flowers are completely different.
It is sometimes sold as Japanese roof iris in garden centers.

The best way to distinguish it from those is not by the flower, but by the leaves.
Rhinopetalum Iris lacks the characteristic vertical veins on its leaves.

Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris

The flowers are white with characteristic yellow, brush-like beards on the outer perianth (lower petals). It is also known by the common names White Iris and Sweet Iris.

Flowering period is from March to April. It blooms earlier than similar irises and flags.

Cultivation:
Easy for beginners to grow.

Basic Points:

Location:
Choose a location with plenty of sunlight and good ventilation. Avoid damp areas; a dry environment is ideal.

Soil:
Use well-draining soil. If necessary, mix in sand or perlite to improve drainage.
Watering: Avoid overwatering. Water when the surface of the soil feels dry. Water sparingly, especially during the early growth stages.
Maintenance: After flowering, remove dead leaves and flowers to maintain good air circulation around the plant.

By following these basic guidelines, even beginners can successfully grow beautiful Rhinopetalum Iris!

Packaging and Shipping:

After your purchase, the plant will be dug up, and the leaves and roots will be trimmed to fit into the shipping container. The base will be wrapped in kitchen paper for shipping. Please understand that the leaves and roots may be slightly bent or cut to fit into the packaging without damaging the plant. Although the seedling has been thoroughly checked, as it is a home-grown seedling by an amateur, there may be some minor damage to the leaves or roots. We cannot prevent issues during transport, so please contact us before leaving a review if there are any problems.