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Variegated Japanese Water Iris
Iris ensata 'Variegata'
Pronunciation: EYE-riss en-SA-tuh var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #04401
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Fan-shaped foliage reaches 2 ft. tall and wide; flowers slightly taller.
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| Description | The perfect plant in moist borders, at the edge of ponds or streams, or even in pots plunged halfway to the rim in water gardens. Variegated foliage will brighten any woodland or damp garden setting. The exquisite blooms emerge in early to midsummer; earlier in mildest regions. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Water iris will grow well in water gardens or in low, soggy ground. Its variegated leaf is exceptionally beautiful and adds interest to otherwise solid green marginals and waterside plants. A great plant for backyard ponds or larger container water gardens. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sedge (Carex); Turtlehead (Chelone); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, humusy, acidic, moisture retentive soil. Maintain evenly moist soil in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, tolerates soggy soils and standing water in growing season; reduce soil moisture in winter to prevent root rot. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
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| Description | The perfect plant in moist borders, at the edge of ponds or streams, or even in pots plunged halfway to the rim in water gardens. Variegated foliage will brighten any woodland or damp garden setting. The exquisite blooms emerge in early to midsummer; earlier in mildest regions. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Water iris will grow well in water gardens or in low, soggy ground. Its variegated leaf is exceptionally beautiful and adds interest to otherwise solid green marginals and waterside plants. A great plant for backyard ponds or larger container water gardens. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sedge (Carex); Turtlehead (Chelone); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, humusy, acidic, moisture retentive soil. Maintain evenly moist soil in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, tolerates soggy soils and standing water in growing season; reduce soil moisture in winter to prevent root rot. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.