Do you have a spot in your yard where water doesn’t drain easily? Maybe you’re building a rain garden, or maybe there’s a natural ditch that’s become a real low point in your design? Instead of drowning your plants and rotting your bulbs, try this Japanese iris. It does best when its soil is consistently wet, so it’ll bring a unique floral color to an otherwise soggy scene. By unique, we mean that the purple petals turn a dark shade right around the yellow at the center, creating an alluring color contrast. Good Omen is a strong perennializer, so it’ll bring years of relief to that tricky spot.
This is a great feature for a meditative water garden, as it’s easy to bask in the wonder of nature with Good Omen around. The flower’s large falls look almost like they’re overflowing, the same way water cascades from the top of a fountain. You’ll have no problem sitting back and getting lost in the beautiful flower form. What’s more, it’ll attract pollinators you can watch dance from bloom to bloom. And if you want your new iris a little closer, you can grow this in a container, or add fresh–cut blooms to your bouquets. Iris ensata ‘Good Omen’
Botanical Name:Iris ensata ‘Good Omen’
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:32 – 40 inches
Spread:15 – 18 inches
Spacing:15 – 18 inches
Hardiness Zone:5-9
Flowering Date:Blooms late spring to early summer
Planting Instructions:Set rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
Winter Care:Mulch as needed in colder climates. Remove after last frost.
Shipped:NO. 1 BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Moderate
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Yellow, Purple
Flower Form:Typical Japanese iris-like blooms
Foliage Type:Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Resistance:Deer Resistant
Pruning:Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6″ fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
Soil Requirement:Moisture retentive soil
Watering Requirement:Average water needs; do not let the soil dry out
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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