The Great Mogul Japanese iris

Iris ensata 'The Great Mogul'

Iridaceae

RHS AGM 1996

The Great Mogul Japanese iris
Deer-resistant
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds wet soil
Bloom season
Summer

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerRain garden

Notes

'The Great Mogul' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'The Great Mogul') 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 browse other plants first. Its wet soil habit makes it a good pick for a rain garden.

Pairs well with Kopper King aloalo, Overdam feather reed grass, and Jim Dandy winterberry.