Iris ensata

Japanese Iris

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple, red
Bloom time Early Summer to Late Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America