Iris ensata 'Dinner Plate™ Sundae’

Iris ensata ‘Dinner Plate™ Sundae’

Make a statement in your garden with the breathtaking Dinner Plate™ Sundae Japanese Iris. This variety produces massive 6-inch blooms in soft lavender-purple, beautifully veined in vivid violet and accented by a bold golden-yellow center. Blooming early to mid-summer, these elegant flowers rise above tall, clump-forming foliage for a dramatic display.

Perfect for adding color and texture to water gardens, rain gardens, and consistently moist areas, this iris thrives where many other perennials won’t. Its natural resistance to deer and rabbits makes it a low-maintenance favorite for gardeners.

Key Features:
Extra-large, 6" lavender-purple blooms with violet veining
Striking yellow center for added contrast
Early to mid-summer flowering
Tall, clump-forming growth habit (approx. 32")
Deer and rabbit resistant

Growing Conditions:
Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Ideal for planting near ponds or water edges
Zones: 4–9

Photo courtesy of Growing Colors