Iris ensata 'Jedo Jima' | Jedo Jima Japanese Iris
DESCRIPTION
Iris ensata 'Jedo Jima' is a Japanese iris cultivar celebrated for its graceful, deep lavender-purple blossoms that unfold with elegance in early to mid-summer. Each bloom features large, overlapping petals that create a beautifully rounded, flat form. At the center, a soft golden signal and white halo add a delicate touch of warmth, enhancing the flower’s ethereal beauty. This cultivar’s clean, luminous appearance makes it a refined addition to any garden.
Originating from Japan, 'Jedo Jima' carries a sense of tranquility and refinement typical of traditional Japanese gardens. Its preference for moist, well-drained areas makes it an ideal choice for planting around water features, adding a serene aesthetic to borders or pond edges. This variety’s distinctively pure blooms bring a serene charm to both naturalized and formal garden settings, embodying a sense of simplicity and timeless appeal.
DESCRIPTION
Iris ensata 'Jedo Jima' is a Japanese iris cultivar celebrated for its graceful, deep lavender-purple blossoms that unfold with elegance in early to mid-summer. Each bloom features large, overlapping petals that create a beautifully rounded, flat form. At the center, a soft golden signal and white halo add a delicate touch of warmth, enhancing the flower’s ethereal beauty. This cultivar’s clean, luminous appearance makes it a refined addition to any garden.
Originating from Japan, 'Jedo Jima' carries a sense of tranquility and refinement typical of traditional Japanese gardens. Its preference for moist, well-drained areas makes it an ideal choice for planting around water features, adding a serene aesthetic to borders or pond edges. This variety’s distinctively pure blooms bring a serene charm to both naturalized and formal garden settings, embodying a sense of simplicity and timeless appeal.
DESCRIPTION
Iris ensata 'Jedo Jima' is a Japanese iris cultivar celebrated for its graceful, deep lavender-purple blossoms that unfold with elegance in early to mid-summer. Each bloom features large, overlapping petals that create a beautifully rounded, flat form. At the center, a soft golden signal and white halo add a delicate touch of warmth, enhancing the flower’s ethereal beauty. This cultivar’s clean, luminous appearance makes it a refined addition to any garden.
Originating from Japan, 'Jedo Jima' carries a sense of tranquility and refinement typical of traditional Japanese gardens. Its preference for moist, well-drained areas makes it an ideal choice for planting around water features, adding a serene aesthetic to borders or pond edges. This variety’s distinctively pure blooms bring a serene charm to both naturalized and formal garden settings, embodying a sense of simplicity and timeless appeal.
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Family: Iridaceae
Height: 24-48 inches tall
Width: 18-24 inches wide
Foliage color: Green, with sword-shaped leaves
Flower color: Deep lavender-purple with a yellow signal
Bloom time: Midsummer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: High
Maintenance: Moderate; annual division recommended to maintain health and vigor, and remove faded blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and beneficial pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
