Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'

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A clump-forming perennial, to around 1m high in flower, with narrowly sword-shaped, slightly grey-green leaves. Flowers have short, spreading white standards tipped with purple, and broad, rich purple falls with pale blue veining and yellow signals at the base

Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'

Scientific classification

Species
Iris ensata 'Electric Rays' (Iris ensata 'Electric Rays')
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'

Distribution of Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Iris ensata 'Electric Rays' care guide

Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water

Fertilizing

Balanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth

Pruning

Remove spent flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division, see dividing irises for more detailed advice

Growing

Thrives in moist, humus rich, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun. Suitable for planting at the edges of ponds and streams, or in a border where the soil does not dry out

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to aphid-borne virus diseases and grey moulds; see Iris diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, thrips and iris sawfly

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