Japanese Iris 'Bandai no nami'

Iris ensata 'Bandai no nami' (Japanese name: Bandai no nami; Scientific name: Iris ensata 'Bandai no nami') is a horticultural variety of Iris, a perennial plant in the family Iridaceae and genus Iris.
Alternative notations include "Bandai no nami" or in Japanese hiragana: ばんだいのなみ.

This cultivar belongs to the Edo group (6ei), has pure white flowers with a flat blooming form. The tepals are round with slightly wavy edges. The eye signal (nectar guide) is distinct and thick yellow. It is a medium-sized flower that blooms in mid-June, which is considered the standard blooming period.

Cultivar Name: Iris ensata 'Bandai no nami' (Japanese name: Bandai no nami)
Scientific Name: Iris ensata 'Bandai no nami'
Alternate Notations: ばんだいのなみ, Bandai no nami
Group: Edo group
Flower Color: White, pure white without markings
Tepal Shape: Rounded
Flower Form: Flat bloom (petals spread flat), tepals have slightly wavy margins
Eye Signal (Nectar Guide): Clearly visible, thick yellow
Appearance: 6ei (six-fall type)
Flower Size: Medium-sized, 16 cm
Blooming Period: Mid-June
Style Arm (Pistil Color): Pale yellow
Plant Height: 1 meter
Note: Bred before 1885 (Meiji 18)

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