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    • Photo of Iris ensata var. spontanea flower by Secret Garden Growers

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    Iris ensata var. spontanea

    Also Known As

    • Iris ensata var. 'Spontanea'

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Iris ensata var. spontanea plant details

    Iris ensata var. spontanea is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and high water. Does well in average and clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata var. spontanea

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata var. spontanea

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: high
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and clay

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From Japanese seed, this surprise seedling has large blooms of bright red-purple on robust stems to 3' tall – Full sun, moisture retentive soils (as in clay is ok!), bog or even submerged in ponds or pools during the warmer months – Rarely seen…from Heronswood Nursery!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Iris ensata var. spontanea plant

    How to Grow Iris ensata var. spontanea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • high

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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