Variegated Japanese Iris Ensata Plant – AGM Winner – Ensata – Gallon Pot

IRIS: Iris is a genus of between 200–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. A must have perennial, the iris tolerates wet, boggy areas and is very adaptable to a variety of soil types.

Blue flowers with white, variegated leaves. Japanese Iris (Iris ensata – formerly Iris kaempferi) blooms are captivating and graceful. Their superior size and colors are worth the efforts of cultivation. Their blooms are often saucer-size or larger, colors of white, shades of blue and purple, red-violet and are often veined or marbled with a contrasting color. Bloom time is late June to mid-July, depending upon daily temperature. Flowers may be single, semi-double or peony like. In their native habitat, these iris grow in wet or moist places, even rice paddies. However, here they need full sun, moderately moist, humus-rich soil, free of lime.

• Iris variegata
• Hardy Zones 4-9
• Months of Bloom: Summer
• Color of Bloom: Blue
• Immediate shipping in gallon pot