Iris ensata 'Harlequinesque'
Japanese Water Iris
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large white flowers splashed with violet-blue and fuchsia, surrounding yellow throats
- Elegant, sword-like foliage, Blooms late spring - summer
- Upright, clump-forming plants
- Great for moist beds and borders and water gardens
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Spring
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: 30-36 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Bloom Color: Purple, White, Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
- Garden
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
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.