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    Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue'

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Flag
    • Japanese Water Iris
    • Russian Iris
    • Woodland Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

    size

    • H: 38"
    • W: 40"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue' plant details

    Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue'

    Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 40 IN wide, 38 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Registered in 1995 by Bauer & Coble from a cross between 'Strut and Flourish" x 'Crystal Halo', this Japanese Iris has big flowers with 6 large purple falls with rivers of darker purple running down to the paler ruffled edges. Small yellow flares are a nice accent. Rich and moist for the best show.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue' plant

    How to Grow Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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