Name: Iris ensata Variegata #1
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Iris ensata Variegata #1
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Variegated Japanese Iris

Japanese iris with bold striped foliage, elegant purple blooms

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Striped green and creamy white, sword-like foliage. Japanese Iris need ample moisture during the growing season but will not tolerate poorly drained soil in winter. Royal purple flowers on 24 - 28" plants.

Botanical Name- Iris ensata Variegata

Pronunciation- EYE-riss en-SAH-tuh vair-ee-uh-GAY-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained, slightly acid

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Purple

Bloom Time- Late spring - mid summer

Companion Plants- Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket' (loves moist soil, bold color)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, hummingbirds (on select species), swallowtail butterflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Care Rating- Moderate

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP4

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back foliage after it yellows; divide clumps every few years and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. Cut back foliage in fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a low-nitrogen, higher phosphate fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Avoid soggy clay by mixing in coarse amendments.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Bulb-tone

Possible Issues- Iris borer, bacterial soft rot, leaf spot

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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