Iris ensata 'Ruby King' ~ Monrovia® Ruby King Japanese Iris

Monrovia® Ruby King Japanese Iris is a marginal deciduous perennial with long, sword-like dark green foliage that fans upwards.  Sturdy stalks that grow from the center of the plant are topped by large three parted ruby purple flowers with yellow flags from late spring to early summer, attracting bees.  Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist to wet water-retentive soils.   Type:  Perennial Origins: SE Siberia and East Asia Height:  2' - 3' Spread:  1' - 1.5' Spacing:  1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:   Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly, then occasionally once established.  Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering.  In winter, it is intolerant of wet or boggy soils- the roots may rot- move to dryer ground for fall and winter. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Po