Iris ensata 'Variegata' (Japanese Iris)

sun		sun/part sun
height		2.0 ft
width		2.0 ft
water		average/wet
growth rate		average
hardiness		zones 5-9
soil		well drained soils/wet soils
flower		purple flowers
seed		oblong seed pod
foliage		Evergreen
fall color		green

Species Description:

Upright foliage and early summer flowers. Flowers typically have large falls and reduced standards creating a flattened round looking flower. Average garden soils to marginally aquatic.

Cultivar Description:

Creamy variegated foliage with 6" purple flowers on 3' stems. Blooms early to mid-summer.