Japanese Iris - how much sun/shade?

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Wheasie
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Japanese Iris - how much sun/shade?

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Hello all -

MANY months since I've been on the forum. Moved last summer (brought ALL my hostas with me). Got 3 Japanese iris off of eBay. I know that SUN is the name of the game for these guys but I have a nice damp area that will get about 4 hours sun. Is this enough?

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JI's love damp conditions, but they are going to want more sun than that - minimum six hours of full sun a day to thrive and give good bloom. Sorry...
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Thanks Mike

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I figured as much but was just hoping that I could get by with this. They're too gorgeous to NOT have them bloom at their optimal capacity!

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You might try some louisiana irises in that spot and see if they will bloom. I know they often like part shade. I. tectorum is another that might do well there.
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