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Buy Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi'

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 36"-48"
  • W: 18"-48"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

3 inch pot | $14

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Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi' plant details

Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 48 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, multi-colored, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The BEST Japanese Iris we have ever seen! Beautiful, breath taking blooms are multi-colored: lavender, fuchsia with yellow…Needs full sun and constant moisture during the warm months. Happy at the edge of a pond, in a bog garden, or in a wet container…ours is happy in the border with a bit of extra water. 36-48" tall, slowly expanding clump. This is a fantastic cut flower too. If you have a spot for this, you won't be disappointed.

Gardening facts about Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi' plant

How to Grow Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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