Japanese Iris
Iris ensata
Description
Iris ensata (Japanese iris) A beautiful iris that needs wet soils and will even take a few inches of water over the crown. Can be used in a wet area of your garden or even as a pond plant. If used as a pond plant keep in mind that you will need to remove it from the water to successfully over winter it. Plant your Japanese iris in the ground through the winter, in an area that will not retain a lot of water, and mulch it in to await the spring thaw. In the pond, we recommend planting it in a aquatic pot for easy removal. Colors range from deep purple to blue, to pink with veins, splashes and speckles of a multitude of color, to the purest of whites. 18'' - 36'' tall and wide. Full sun.
- Botanical Name
- Iris ensata
- Height
- 2-4'
- Width
- 1-2'
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun
- Soil Type
- Acidic
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer Mid Summer