Iris Ensata Japanese
$17.99 / 1G
| Iris ensata 'Variegata' | |
| Japanese Iris Variegata | |
| Iris ensata 'Variegata', also known as Japanese Iris, this beautiful perennial has variegated leaves with blue flowers in the spring. Prefers full sun and heavy somewhat acid soil and ample water. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Iris ensata 'Variegata' Common Name: Japanese Iris Variegata Features: Salt Tolerant, Great Cut Flowers, Upright Habit Bloom Time: Spring Light Requirements: Full Sun Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 28 inches Zone 4 - 9 | |
| Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
| Attractive border, rock garden, or accent plant | |
| Partial sun, moist well drained soil | |
| Biggest flowers of all the Iris, grow in swampy conditions, Great Cut Flowers. | |
| Summer | |
| Crepe-like flowers, from white to pink, purple and blue | |
| 36" | |
| 18" | |
| Upright, flowering perennial | |
| Moderate | |
| Full Sun | |
| -20 to -10 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Sword-shaped foliage |