Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

H: 24"-40"
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Iris ensata 'Electric Rays' plant details

Iris ensata 'Electric Rays' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'

Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 24 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Serious pigmentation on this baby! Big flowers with 6 ruffled falls of saturated violet accented by paler lines radiating out from the yellow signal puts this 1990 Aiken selection in the forefront. This will soon make a palpitating clump in a rich moist spot and is pure high voltage when in bloom. Shrinking Violet? Not!