Botanical Name: Common Names:
Iris ensata Returning Tide Japanese Iris,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Water Plants Tufting, Upright
Description:
An evergreen clump forming rhizomatous aquatic perennial with upright, green sword-like leaves. Large bi-coloured purple and blue iris flowers appear during Spring on tall stems. Mass plant for a showy display. A must have for ponds.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Wetlands, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Iridaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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