Iris Ensata, Variegata

Purple blaze! Whether in or out of bloom, this larger-than-life variegated, bearded Japanese iris is ever so alluring. From early- to midsummer, 18-24” cultivar puts on a showy display of large, bright, royal-purple flowers with a small yellow signal, complemented by lancelike, striped green and cream-white. narrow-leaved foliage.  Deer-resistant plants do best in moist, neutral to alkaline soil. Entices a steady hum of hummingbirds.