Iris ensata 'Center of Attention'
Japanese Iris
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large, ruffled, violet-blue flowers with deep purple accents and yellow eye
- Elegant, flat flowers
- Narrow grassy foliage
- Great for moist beds and borders and water gardens
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Garden
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers organically rich, moisture retentive soil and can grow in up to 6" of standing water during the growing season. In winter plants are intolerant of both standing water and boggy soil and may be grown in pots that can be removed to dryer ground. Great for moist borders, water gardens and along water features.
Height: 34-36 in
Spread: 24-28 in
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple, Violet, Yellow
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Fast Growing
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Water Garden
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: Japanese Iris
Rhizomatous, beardless perennial iris with sword-shaped, linear green leaves. Flowers are typically large with a flattened appearance and come in a range of colors. Blooms late spring to mid summer depending on variety. Grows in slowly expanding clumps.