Beauties for a wet spot
A recent visit to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond , Virginia , coincided with tip bloom of its wonderful aggregation of Japanese sword lily ( Iris ensata , Zones 3–9 ) . Unlike their more popular cousin-german , the bearded irises , which are considerably suited to well - run out ground , Japanese irises grow happily in anything from dampish garden soil to shallow standing piss . Happiest in acidulent grease with good deal of fertiliser and full sun , Nipponese irises are well worth any effort to make happy as they have some of the declamatory , most amazingly beautiful flowers you’re able to maturate . They ’re an obvious choice for gardens in the southeastern United States , as the clime in that part of the country is very similar to the irises ’ aboriginal Japan .
Growing in a huge mickle like this , Iris ensata‘Pinstripe ’ makes an incredible statement in the garden . It is easy to see where this mixed bag go its name , as each petal is handle with a goodly connection of hunky-dory , regal parentage .
Iris ensata‘Shei Shonogon ’ is a simple Nipponese iris diaphragm , looking much like the coinage did in the wild before Nipponese gardeners started breeding and selecting new and improved forms . It and varieties like it are unspoiled option for a wilder , more naturalistic garden figure . View our Japanese Iris industrial plant usher here .
Iris ensata‘Nikko ’ receive closer inspection of the intricate pattern in each flower . What a work of art!View more melodic theme for using purple in your garden .
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Iris ensata ‘Shei Shonogon’ in the landscape. Japanese irises are natural choices for the edges of ponds, where they get the abundant water they love, and their vertical form and elaborate flowers contrast beautifully with the simplicity of the smooth water.
Iris ensata ‘Shei Shonogon’ in the landscape. Japanese irises are natural choices for the edges of ponds, where they get the abundant water they love, and their vertical form and elaborate flowers contrast beautifully with the simplicity of the smooth water.
The huge, pure white flowers ofIris ensata‘Snowy Hills’ float like clouds over the leaves. Incredibly beautiful in the garden, Japanese irises also make wonderful cut flowers. Can’t you just imagine a big vase full of these white wonders?
