Chidori no Mai Japanese iris
Iris ensata 'Chidori no Mai'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds wet soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
Garden uses
Notes
'Chidori no Mai' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Chidori no Mai') 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 usually look elsewhere for a meal. Cut stems in summer to bring the flowers indoors.
Pairs well with Overdam feather reed grass, Ironweed, and Shamrock inkberry.