Iris ensata – Don & Donna

A graceful Japanese (water) iris, ‘Don & Donna’ presents pale blue-white falls richly laced with dark blue veins and a soft halo, paired with striking dark style arms and a golden signal. Its blooms are dramatic and large (about dinner-plate size), carried on tall stems that can reach 40 in (≈ 102 cm) in height. This cultivar makes a bold statement in moist borders, pond edges, or water gardens, combining elegance with garden presence. It blooms in mid-summer and thrives in moist, rich soil with a preference for consistent moisture or marginally wet conditions.

• 1 Bare Root
• Pale blue-white falls with dark veins
• Golden eye (signal)
• Dark blue style arms
• Tall 40 in stems

Specifications	Details
Colour	Pale blue-white falls, dark blue veining, golden signal, dark style arms
Hardiness Zone	4 - 9
Plant Height	~ 40 in (≈ 102 cm)
Plant Width	~ 12 – 18 in (30 – 45 cm)
Sun Requirements	Full sun to part shade
Fragrant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Plant Timing	Plant or divide rhizomes in spring or fall (dormant season)
Bloom Timing	Mid-summer (June to July
Plant Depth	~ 2 in (≈ 5 cm) — rhizomes just below surface (typical for I. ensata)
Plant Spacing	18 – 24 in (45 – 60 cm) apart