{"product_id":"iris-ensata-greywoods-catrina","title":"Iris ensata 'Greywoods Catrina'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIris ensata 'Greywoods Catrina'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking Japanese iris cultivar showcasing deep lavender purple blooms with prominent white signals and golden highlights. It adds dramatic flair to water garden borders and damp landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early to midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers rich, acidic, moisture retentive soils; tolerates shallow standing water in the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; performs best in consistently moist to wet conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. This hybrid Japanese iris originates from Iris ensata species, which are native to Japan and parts of eastern Asia, commonly cultivated for ornamental use in temperate water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies are drawn to its broad flat blooms during peak flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequently visited by bumblebees and small native sweat bees seeking pollen in the morning hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nectar and habitat for pollinating flies and parasitic wasps that assist with pest control near moist gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow for upright growth and airflow between clumps in wet garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for water gardens, pond edges, rain gardens, and other consistently damp settings where bold, vertical accent blooms are desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLigularia dentata 'Othello' (Othello Ligularia)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep foliage and bold yellow flowers contrast beautifully with iris blooms in moist settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Blue Angel' (Blue Angel Hosta)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Broad blue green foliage offers visual mass and shade tolerance to pair well with upright iris form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Feathery pink or red plumes thrive in similar conditions and soften the strong iris lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine texture and structural greenery along wet borders and stream edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Late summer blooms provide seasonal layering and pollinator support in moist environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45948295512225,"sku":"IRIS ENSATA GREYWOODS CATRINA","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/irgrcat.jpg?v=1611345554","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/iris-ensata-greywoods-catrina","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}