Varigated Japanese Water Iris

Iris ensata 'Variegata' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial celebrated for its dramatic, sword-like foliage featuring bold creamy-white and green vertical stripes. Reaching up to 3 feet tall, it produces exquisite deep purple to lavender flowers with golden-yellow signals in early summer. This moisture-loving iris thrives in boggy soils, pond margins, or even standing water during the growing season, though it requires drier conditions in winter. It is ideal for adding vertical interest and bright color to rain gardens or woodland settings.