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    Iris ensata 'Dark Drapery'

    Also Known As

    • Dark Drapery Japanese Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Iris ensata 'Dark Drapery' plant details

    Iris ensata 'Dark Drapery' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris ensata 'Dark Drapery'

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: rain garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris ensata 'Dark Drapery'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: standing water - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A painter who obviously knows his job put a bright yellow brush stroke on each of the deep velvety purple petals of these huge 5-7" flowers...a 2-3' treasure for any garden or pond. S/M-W/Acid

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Iris ensata 'Dark Drapery' plant

    How to Grow Iris ensata 'Dark Drapery'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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