Iris ensata 'Ink on Ice'

Also Known As

Japanese Flag
Japanese Water Iris
Russian Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Iris ensata 'Ink on Ice' plant details

Iris ensata 'Ink on Ice' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chartreuse, cream, purple, tan and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata 'Ink on Ice'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, cream, purple, tan and white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata 'Ink on Ice'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is one of the Japanese Irises that love a rich moist soil and have those huge flowers. We like this one for its classic simplicity as it doesn't rely on extra petal and ruffles and flourishes. Three falls white variably edged in violet with simple white streaked blue standards. Very nice.