Japanese Water Iris, Japanese Flag, Russian Iris 'Fortune'

Irisensata

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
ensata (en-SA-tuh)
Synonym
Iris kaempferi
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
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
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
White/Near White
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
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Anchorage, Alaska

Durham, Maine

Royal Oak, Michigan

Southold, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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(Arlene) Southold, NY (Zone 7a) | December 2010 | positive

I purchased this iris long ago and love it in our gardens. I've given it to friends and family. I see no reason at all not to buy a beautiful plant.

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Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a) | May 2009 | negative

While the pictures posted are lovely, this is not a registered iris. There has been a big influx of irises from Dutch growers in recent y...Read More

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Ipswich, MA (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

This may not be a registered plant. White bloom with small standards that are brushed with a stippled purple. Big yellow signals that sen...Read More

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