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Posted 10/19/2022 in Perennial

Iris ensata

A rhizomatous perennial, Iris ensata features huge orchid-like flowers in blue, lavender, violet, pink, and white in early to mid-summer with sword-like green leaves. Cultivars come in single, double, or peony-like flower forms.

Post Details

Latin Name
Iris ensata
Common Name
Japanese Water Iris
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
2-4 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft

Plant Story

A rhizomatous perennial, Iris ensata features huge orchid-like flowers in blue, lavender, violet, pink, and white in early to mid-summer with sword-like green leaves. Cultivars come in single, double, or peony-like flower forms.

Special Care Instructions

Plant rhizomes in fall or spring. Intolerant of standing water during the winter.

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