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Iris ensata 'Marbled Lavender'

Japanese Iris Marbled Lavender

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Description

This perennial can reach 6' tall and has large green leaves with deep lavender flowers that bloom in summer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.