Japanese Iris (Iris japonica)

Family: Iridaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Iris japonica is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in leaf all year, in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - the source of an edible starch. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Root - the source of an edible starch.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodland hills, grassy and rocky slopes and among rocks by streams. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)