Iris ensata 'Royal Banner'

Iris ensata 'Royal Banner'

Rich purple flowers with a yellow throat adorn this showy Japanese Iris Blooming from March through June, this one likes plenty of water, and will thrive near a pond or stream with moist soils. Hardy from zone 4 to 9, it is deer resistant, and useful for cut flowers. Growing 3 ft tall, it will spread 2-3 ft wide over time. One of the last of the irises to bloom.

Type: Unique
Genus: iris
Species: ensata
Bloom Time: May; June
Fragrance: Non Fragrant
Exposure: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Color: Purple
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Ultimate Height: 3 ft. tall
Hardiness Zone: 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Growth Habit: upright
Water Requirements: Likes moist soils