Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Iris ensata 'Jedo Jima'
Jedo Jima Japanese Iris

- Family
- Iridaceae
- Height
- 24-48 inches tall
- Width
- 18-24 inches wide
- Flower color
- Deep lavender-purple with a yellow signal
- Foliage color
- Green, with sword-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- High
- Maintenance
- Moderate; annual division recommended to maintain health and vigor, and remove faded blooms
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
