Silverband Iris

Iris ensata 'Silverband'

Silverband Japanese Iris is a marginal deciduous perennial with a clumping habit.  The long, sword-like light green foliage has a broad silver-cream band and fans upwards.  Sturdy stalks that grow from the center of the plant are topped by  three parted violet flowers with yellow centers in summer, attracting bees.  Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist to wet water-retentive soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly, then occasionally once established.  Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering.  In winter, it is intolerant of wet or boggy soils- the roots may rot- move to dryer ground for fall and winter.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Sedge, Turtlehead, Joe Pye Weed

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Iris ensata Variegata 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.