Iris ensata 'Lake Effect', 2017
"Iris ensata 'Lake Effect', 2017, [Japanese Iris], EYE-riss en-SAY-tuh, 36"" #Perennial #Monocot (Bauer/Coble 2004), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Blue, Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed S1 for 2.8 YEARS.
Close to true blue w/ light blue edges. Ruffled, modern flared form. Planted in 2014. From plant breeders here in Michigan. 'Lake Effect' ( Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 2004) 36"" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Light medium blue centers and veins with pale blue to near white petal edges; style arms light blue, medium blue crests with light blue feathered tips. 'Crested Surf' X 'Sing The Blues'. Ensata 2004. Honorable Mention 2007; Award of Merit 2009; Payne Medal 2011.
Iris ensata 'Lake Effect', 2017
"Iris ensata 'Lake Effect', 2017, [Japanese Iris], EYE-riss en-SAY-tuh, 36"" #Perennial #Monocot (Bauer/Coble 2004), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Blue, Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed S1 for 2.8 YEARS.
Close to true blue w/ light blue edges. Ruffled, modern flared form. Planted in 2014. From plant breeders here in Michigan. 'Lake Effect' ( Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 2004) 36"" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Light medium blue centers and veins with pale blue to near white petal edges; style arms light blue, medium blue crests with light blue feathered tips. 'Crested Surf' X 'Sing The Blues'. Ensata 2004. Honorable Mention 2007; Award of Merit 2009; Payne Medal 2011.