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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 4–9Climate Temperate
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — The Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is a striking perennial with showy

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — typically in late spring to early summer; their color palette ranges through various shades of purple, image 121
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 125
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — providing a captivating display after many other spring flowers have faded; this iris is a low-maintenance option, image 122
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — this iris is a low-maintenance option that requires minimal care once established; perennial for half, image 123
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — requiring acidic to neutral soil that is consistently moist or even boggy; reaching 24-36 inches in height with a, image 120
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — perennial with lavender and multi-colored and purple and white blooms; requiring acidic to neutral soil that is, image 129
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) — ruffled blooms ranging from pure white to deep purple; this perennial showcases flowers that can span up to 6 to 8, image 132
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — often with intricate veining; providing a captivating display after many other spring flowers have faded, image 133
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, these irises prefer acidic, moist soils, and excel near water features; perennial, image 134
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 135
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 127
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) — The Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is a striking perennial with showy; thriving in full sun to part shade, these irises, image 131
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) — Deadheading the spent blooms can encourage a tidier appearance; it's noteworthy that the plant is deer-resistant, image 126

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