Iris ensata Lace Ruff

Iris Lace Ruff is a charming iris variety with nine falls, high 75 cm, and blooming in midseason. Its blossoms feature a near-white base color adorned with violet veining, concentrated around a yellow signal, and have heavily ruffled petals. This iris was introduced in 1986. Iris Lace Ruff received the Honorable Mention award in 1989, making it a standout choice for iris enthusiasts looking to add a unique and distinguished iris to their garden collection.

How to grow Japanese iris

Iris ensata is a full-sun iris growing naturally in open wet fields in eastern Asia. Iris ensata has a vertical growth habit like most other iris species. Its large flowers come in different shades of blue. It needs to be grown in an acid humus-rich soil, with regular watering between early March and the end of July. Iris ensata can be planted in a sunny place in the garden, at the banks of a pond or slow flowing streams, or in wet places that are not flooded during the winter. It may prove necessary to cover the young plants through the first winter (with mulch, straw or bark shavings etc.) especially in the case of late planting.