Barr Purple East Japanese iris

Garden uses

Notes

'Barr Purple East' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Barr Purple East') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and wet soil. It blooms from early to late summer. Deer tend to pass it by. You can also cut the blooms for bouquets.

Pairs well with Fox sedge, Ironweed, and Red October big bluestem.