Pinkerton Japanese iris

Garden uses

Notes

'Pinkerton' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Pinkerton') is a perennial for borders, cut flower gardens, 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. Cut the stems for bouquets when the buds start to open.

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