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Japanese Iris

Iris Ensata

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Overview

The Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is a striking perennial with showy, ruffled blooms ranging from pure white to deep purple, often with intricate veining. Thriving in full sun to part shade, these irises prefer acidic, moist soils, and excel near water features. Reaching 24-36 inches in height with a spread of 18-24 inches, they add vertical interest and a touch of elegance to any garden setting. Blooms emerge in late spring to early summer.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — also revered as the Japanese Water Iris

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — also revered as the Japanese Water Iris; the Japanese Iris (Iris ensata), image 113

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — lavender and multi-colored and purple and white flowers in the garden

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Blooms emerge in late spring to early summer

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — perennial for half; whereas dividing the clumps every 3 to 4 years will maintain the vigor of the plant, image 130

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — It thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 9; lavender and multi-colored and purple and white flowers in the garden, image 93

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — ruffled blooms ranging from pure white to deep purple; this perennial showcases flowers that can span up to 6 to 8 inches across

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — The Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is a striking perennial with showy

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — they add vertical interest and a touch of elegance to any garden setting; iris ensata prefers a sunny to partially shaded position

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Deadheading the spent blooms can encourage a tidier appearance; it's noteworthy that the plant is deer-resistant, image 126

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — lavender and multi-colored and purple and white flowers in the garden; also revered as the Japanese Water Iris, image 128

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — presents an exotic addition to any water-influenced garden feature or moist border; it thrives in hardiness zones 4, image 114

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — perennial with lavender and multi-colored and purple and white blooms

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Their color palette ranges through various shades of purple; often with intricate veining

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, these irises prefer acidic, moist soils, and excel near water features

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — whereas dividing the clumps every 3 to 4 years will maintain the vigor of the plant; ruffled blooms ranging from pure, image 101

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — The Japanese Iris (Iris ensata); the Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is a striking perennial with showy

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — save for the consistent soil moisture; blooms emerge in late spring to early summer, image 124

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — this perennial showcases flowers that can span up to 6 to 8 inches across; deadheading the spent blooms can encourage, image 115

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — where it can bask in at least six hours of sunlight daily; typically in late spring to early summer, image 118

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — also revered as the Japanese Water Iris; the Japanese Iris (Iris ensata)

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, these irises prefer acidic, moist soils, and excel near water features; perennial, image 82

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Reaching 24-36 inches in height with a spread of 18-24 inches; they add vertical interest and a touch of elegance to, image 83

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — presents an exotic addition to any water-influenced garden feature or moist border; it thrives in hardiness zones 4, image 88

Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — The Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is a striking perennial with showy; thriving in full sun to part shade, these irises, image 105

Photographs by 16 contributors

Buchio Takano, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Yoshikazu TAKADA from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source
Laitche, CC BY 3.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Yoko Nekonomania, CC BY 2.0 · source
Hamachidori, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
pakku, CC BY 3.0 · source
Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
KENPEI, CC BY 3.0 · source
DC Gardens, CC BY 2.0 · source
663highland, CC BY 2.5 · source

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