Cascade Spice Japanese iris
Iris ensata 'Cascade Spice'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds wet soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
Garden uses
Notes
'Cascade Spice' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Cascade Spice') 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. It sits low on the menu for deer. Cut the flowers for bouquets while the buds are opening.
Pairs well with Pink turtlehead, Prairie Dog switchgrass, and Arctic Fire red twig dogwood.