{"product_id":"iris-ensata-sensation","title":"Iris ensata 'Sensation'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIris ensata 'Sensation'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold Japanese iris variety featuring rich violet purple petals with dramatic veining and a contrasting golden signal. This selection is ideal for water gardens and pondside settings.\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: Moist to wet, humus rich soils; prefers slightly acidic conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; requires consistently moist soil, especially in spring and summer\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 Japanese iris cultivar originates from Asia and is cultivated widely for ornamental use in temperate gardens and water features.\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\u003eAttracts Monarchs and Red Admirals with its open, nectar bearing flowers in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequented by native sweat bees and bumblebees that forage along the petals and golden signal zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages visits from hoverflies and parasitic wasps that help reduce garden pests naturally.\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 promote healthy root spread and upright flowering clumps in moist soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited for planting beside ponds, streams, or in rain gardens where dramatic bloom color and vertical structure enhance water edge planting schemes.\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' (Leopard Plant)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Broad dark foliage and yellow flowers contrast with the rich purple hues of Japanese iris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Feathery blooms in white or pink pair well with the upright form and texture of iris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Large plumes of creamy flowers offer a soft balance to iris blooms and thrive in similarly moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag Iris)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bright yellow blooms create contrast and extend the flowering interest around pond margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Sum and Substance' (Hosta)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Large chartreuse foliage adds bold texture and tolerates the damp soils Japanese iris prefers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45948295577761,"sku":"IRIS ENSATA SENSATION","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/irsensens.jpg?v=1585921523","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/iris-ensata-sensation","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}