Thrives in damp soils

Good Omen Japanese Iris

Thrives in damp soils

Ideal for rain gardens and near ponds
Showy cut flower
Blooms late spring to early summer
Attracts pollinators
Deer tend to avoid

Challenging wet or damp spots are no problem with this gorgeous iris. Good Omen Japanese Iris thrives in damp soils, making it ideal for planting in rain gardens or near the edges of ponds and streams. The uniquely colored, cascading purple flowers with yellow spears will brighten garden settings and cut flower displays. Pollinators love them too! Growing 32-40 in. tall, this perennial's green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves provides a beautiful backdrop for the flowers. Good Omen performs well in full sun to partial shade. Deer tend to avoid. Zones 5-9.

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Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/8/24 - 5/31/24
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7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
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Product Details

Botanical Name: Iris ensata 'Good Omen'
Height: 32 - 40
Spacing:15 - 18"
Depth:Shallow
Spread:18 - 24"
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Color: Purple petals with yellow spears and a dark purple halo surrounding each throat
Size: No. 1 Bareroot
Blooms: Late Spring, Early Summer
Zone: 5-9

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Typical Japanese iris-like blooms
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil
Growth Rate: Moderate
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
Foliage: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.