Bloomsz Marginal Bog Plant Iris Ensata Blue - Root Every pond or water garden needs a colorful feature at its edge, and the Bog Plant Ensata Blue fulfills this requirement. Ensata Blue is happiest when planted at the shallow end of a pond or water garden where the ground stays moist but the plant itself is not underwater. From June through August, flat, bright-blue ruffled flowers up to 8 in diameter are produced on sturdy stems containing 2-7 buds each Easy to grow. Excellent and striking additions to cut flower arrangements Attracts both butterflies and birds to the edge of your pond or water garden. Deer resistant Winter hardy Growing Instructions: Bog and marginal water plants do best in shallow water up to 6 deep and should be planted after the spring chill has subsided. To make planting easy, our bog and marginal plants come in a special drop and grow net bag, each containing the rhizome, and planting fiber. Simply remove the net bag from the plastic bag, place/plant the net bag at the waters edge, and cover it with the ponds soil. In Zone 6 or warmer, the plants can be left in place and not moved at all during the winter months. Fertilize in spring and summer, removing yellow leaves and spent flowers regularly