Iris ensata Dinner Plate ‘Sundae’

Iris ensata Dinner Plate 'Sundae’ has large, semi-double white blooms with violet veining and purple and yellow centres.

Japanese irises offer the largest flowers of all iris groups with very interesting colour combinations and patterns. They prefer full sun and moist soil. Iris ensata Dinner Plate ‘Sundae’ has large, 6 inch wide, semi-double white blooms beautifully veined with vibrant violet hues and golden-yellow signal centres. Blooms in early summer. The foliage is green and lance-shaped. Thrives in damp borders and pond or stream edges. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.

Common Name:  Japanese Iris

Family:  Iridaceae (The Iris Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Part Sun, Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Secondary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average, Wet

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Fragrance:  Yes

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Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry sandy plains near lakes, meadows, clay-solonetz places in steppes and solonetz meadows. Marshes, ditches and wet grassy places.

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