Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) Species: ensata (en-SA-tuh) Cultivar: Katy Mendez Hybridized by C McEwen 1988
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Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) Sun Exposure Full SunDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Blue-VioletFoliage HerbaceousOther details Unknown |
Propagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seedSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedClass Japanese (JI)Bloom Time Midseason (M)Awards (if applicable) Honorable MentionFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics UnknownWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsVery high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens Where to Grow Unknown |