Japanese Water Iris, Japanese Flag, Russian Iris 'Sensation'

Irisensata

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
ensata (en-SA-tuh)
Synonym
Iris kaempferi
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Blue-Violet
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Kalama, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | January 2004 | positive

Edgewood, Washington
Have and grown Japanese iris both in and around the pond and waterfountain. The plants blooms a very large f...Read More

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Newcastle, ON (Zone 5a) | January 2004 | positive

A stunning bloom..very beautiful.

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