Iris ensata 'Ruby King'
Big deep-purple flowers have a flag of bright yellow at the base of the petals. Blooms rise above the narrow green foliage on stiff stems - a great pick for cut flower arrangements. Excellent near water features, in damp borders, at the edge of ponds or streams, or even in pots plunged halfway to the rim in water gardens. An herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in) |
| Spacing | 15"-24" (in) |
| Water Needs | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
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Ruby King Japanese Iris
Iris ensata 'Ruby King'
Big deep-purple flowers have a flag of bright yellow at the base of the petals. Blooms rise above the narrow green foliage on stiff stems - a great pick for cut flower arrangements. Excellent near water features, in damp borders, at the edge of ponds or streams, or even in pots plunged halfway to the rim in water gardens. An herbaceous perennial. |
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