and Dutch irises. Japanese irises (Iris ensata), also known as Japanese water irises, are known for their large blooms, vivid ...

Japanese irises are in full bloom around a 3,000-square-meter pond in Kasugaike Park in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima. Visitors can enjoy about 50,000 plants of 80 varieties, with recent rain making ...

The flowers are usually blue, purple, or violet but can also be yellow or rarely white. The Harlequin blue flag iris is native to the northeastern United States, where it is most commonly found in ...

About 2,000 Japanese irises of 200 varieties are in full bloom at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto City. The garden has a temporary bridge over the pond at this time of year. The shrine says the best ...