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Iris ensata Darling

Japanese Water Iris (Woodland Iris)

Large, lilac-purple blooms with a bright yellow throat.

  • »  AKA Iris kaempferi 'Darling'
  • »  Flat, open-faced flower
  • »  Large, lilac-purple flowers with a bright yellow throat
  • »  Up to three, flower buds per stalk
  • »  Bright green, sword-like foliage with a prominent, centre rib, 3-4 cm wide
  • »  Bloom Time: July to August
  • »  Flower Size: 15 cm

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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
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Border/edging
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris ensata 'Darling'

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.