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    • Photo of Iris ensata flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Iris ensata

    Also Known As

    • Iris kaempferi
    • Japanese Water Iris
    • Woodland Iris

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 18"-40"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Iris ensata plant details

    Iris ensata is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 40 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue, pink, purple and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Often pictured with temples and streams, the huge flat flowers of this lovely Iris are much enjoyed in Japan; 2-3' plants bloom later than Bearded Iris?a delightful extension to the season. S-PSh/M-W/Acid

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Iris ensata plant

    How to Grow Iris ensata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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