Pink Frost Japanese iris
Iris ensata 'Pink Frost'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall12+ inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
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Notes
'Pink Frost' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Pink Frost') is a perennial for borders, rain gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Plants reach up to 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Astilbe, Alexander loosestrife, and Scorpion spotted beebalm.