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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) — It's noteworthy that the plant is deer-resistant, which adds to the list of its appealing attributes; where it can, image 99
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Blooms emerge in late spring to early summer; save for the consistent soil moisture, image 85
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — presents an exotic addition to any water-influenced garden feature or moist border; it thrives in hardiness zones 4, image 62
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — It's noteworthy that the plant is deer-resistant, which adds to the list of its appealing attributes; where it can, image 73
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — often with intricate veining; providing a captivating display after many other spring flowers have faded
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — requiring acidic to neutral soil that is consistently moist or even boggy; reaching 24-36 inches in height with a spread of 18-24
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — they add vertical interest and a touch of elegance to any garden setting; iris ensata prefers a sunny to partially, image 58
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — where it can bask in at least six hours of sunlight daily; typically in late spring to early summer, image 92
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 white to
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — providing a captivating display after many other spring flowers have faded; this iris is a low-maintenance option that requires
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Their color palette ranges through various shades of purple; often with intricate veining, image 116
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — lavender and multi-colored and purple and white flowers in the garden; also revered as the Japanese Water Iris, image 76
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — perennial for half; whereas dividing the clumps every 3 to 4 years will maintain the vigor of the plant, image 104
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — presents an exotic addition to any water-influenced garden feature or moist border
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 119
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — It thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 9; lavender and multi-colored and purple and white flowers in the garden
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — It's noteworthy that the plant is deer-resistant, which adds to the list of its appealing attributes; where it can bask in at
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — typically in late spring to early summer; their color palette ranges through various shades of purple, image 95
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — often with intricate veining; providing a captivating display after many other spring flowers have faded, image 81
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — also revered as the Japanese Water Iris; the Japanese Iris (Iris ensata), image 87
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — The Japanese Iris (Iris ensata); the Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is a striking perennial with showy, image 60
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — lavender and multi-colored and purple and white flowers in the garden; also revered as the Japanese Water Iris, image 102
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — often with intricate veining; providing a captivating display after many other spring flowers have faded, image 107
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Iris ensata prefers a sunny to partially shaded position; presents an exotic addition to any water-influenced garden, image 91
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