Botanical Name: Iris ensata
Common Names: Japanese Iris,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
An evergreen clump forming rhizomatous perennial with upright, green sword-like leaves. White, blue, pink and purple iris flowers appear from Spring and throughout Summer on tall stems. Mass plant for a showy display or use along the edge of a pond. A must have for cottage and japanese themed water gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Iridaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: Low
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