Description of Iris ensata 'Variegata' (Variegated Japenses Water Iris)

Iris ensata 'Variegata' is a Japanese Iris with a strong visual appeal.

Appearance

• Appearance and Key Features This iris grows to a height of about 90 to 120 cm. It spreads 45 to 60 cm wide.
• The plant is known for its foliage and its summer flowers.

How to grow Iris ensata 'Variegata' (Variegated Japenses Water Iris)

• The plant is known for its foliage and its summer flowers.
• Appearance and Key Features This iris grows to a height of about 90 to 120 cm. It spreads 45 to 60 cm wide.

Bog garden & pond suitability

It is perfect for the edge of a pond or a bog garden. It can even grow in shallow water up to 10 cm deep.

Care

• Planting and Ongoing Care Keep the soil consistently moist.
• A layer of mulch around the base each spring helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Wildlife value

Its main use is in water gardens or at the margins of wildlife ponds. Benefits for Wildlife The summer flowers attract pollinators.