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Iris ensata Cry of Rejoice

Japanese Water Iris (Woodland Iris)

Deep magenta-red flowers have pale white veining and yellow flares.

  • »  AKA Iris kaempferi 'Cry of Rejoice'
  • »  Flat, open-faced flower
  • »  Large, magenta-red flowers with yellow flares
  • »  White veining shows at the base of each fall
  • »  Up to three flower buds per stalk
  • »  Bright green, sword-like foliage with a prominent, centre rib, 3-4 cm wide
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July
  • »  Flower Size: 17 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Border/edging
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris ensata 'Cry of Rejoice'

Iris ensata grow best in a rich, moist to wet soil, in full sun or partial shade. These cultivars are not tolerant of dry conditions and are best sited along wet, pond edges or streams. During the growing season, they thrive with their roots submerged, however, the water should be removed during the winter months to avoid root rot.