Japanese Iris Light and Dawn

Iris ensata ‘Light and Dawn’ is a striking Japanese iris that enchants with its luminous white blooms delicately edged in lavender. The large, ruffled flowers are highlighted with soft veining and golden accents at the throat, offering a refined and serene addition to any garden. Ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, or moist borders, this iris thrives in wetter soils, creating a calm and sophisticated focal point in naturalistic or formal garden designs.

Key Features

• Height and Spread: Grows to 90–120 cm tall and spreads 40–60 cm.
• Foliage: Elegant, sword-shaped green leaves that provide year-round texture.
• Blooming Period: Early to mid-summer, with large, ruffled white blooms edged in lavender.
• Adaptability: Thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Notable Traits: Perfect for water gardens, moist borders, and rain gardens; highly ornamental and easy to maintain.

Planting and Care Tips

• Plant rhizomes just below the soil surface in nutrient-rich, moist conditions.
• Space plants 30–45 cm apart for healthy growth and air circulation.
• Position in full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering.
• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season, to encourage lush blooms.
• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the flowering season and maintain tidiness.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in late summer to prevent overcrowding and promote vigour.