Iris ensata Satozakura Southwest Garden Plants in an open pine/oak forest

in an open pine/oak forest

we have to beat it back with whips and chains just to keep it confined to its pot

but no more

fragrant flowers are white with soft pink stripes down each petal

resulting from a cross of Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia minor

Iris ensata Satozakura Southwest Garden Plants in an open pine/oak forestIris 'Satozakura' is a superb selection of Japanese iris, introduced by Japan's Kamo Nursery in 1993. This vigorous selection is topped with masses of huge, soft pink flowers atop 40" tall stalks, starting for us in mid to late May. As with all Japanese iris, it can be grown as a marginal aquatic or in regular garden soil as long as it doesn't stay dry for extended periods. Watch our Plant Spotlight video for more information.