Iris ensata 'Machi Musume'

Also Known As

Machi Musume Japanese Iris
Machi Musume Japanese Water Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 8"-15"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Iris ensata 'Machi Musume' plant details

Iris ensata 'Machi Musume' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata 'Machi Musume'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: bog garden, cutting garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata 'Machi Musume'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris ensata grow happily at the waterside, in pots sitting in water, or in average garden beds with reasonable moisture. They form vigorous clumps of upright, grassy-green leaves. 'Machi Musume' blooms with large, white flowers with a faint flush of pink topped with small, dark purple standards.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Rare and lovely selection with striking white falls marked with lavender veining and shocking purple standards. I saw this in a garden and searched for years to find it! Erect clumps of 20” tall evergreen leaves with May-June flowering stems well above the foliage. Full sun in rich, moist, acidic soils preferred but performs on ordinary moist to wet garden sites; can be submerged in a pond or water feature during the warmer months (remove for winter).

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Iris ensata 'Machi Musume' plant

How to Grow Iris ensata 'Machi Musume'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant