
Iris ensata 'Moonlight Waves' ~ Moonlight Waves Japanese Iris
Moonlight Waves Japanese Iris is a marginal deciduous perennial with long, sword-like dark green foliage that fans upwards. Sturdy stalks that grow from the center of the plant are topped by large flat three-parted white flowers with lime-green to soft yellow center splashes on the falls in late spring to early summer, attracting bees. Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist to wet water-retentive soils. Type: Perennial Origins: SE Siberia and East Asia Height: 2' - 3' Spread: 1.5' - 2' Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly, then occasionally once established. Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering. In winter, it is intolerant of wet or boggy soils- the roots may rot- move to dryer ground for fall and winter. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, W