Iris ensata ‘Taga Sode’ is reddish-purple with white veins and yellow signals. The style arms are white and edged in reddish-purple. The blooms appear in early to mid season on stems that stand 36 inches high. The standards and falls are flatter than those of bearded irises, making the entire flower appear noticeably flatter. Iris ensata is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia and is commonly as known as Japanese iris. It requires very moist soil and thrives along the edges of streams and ponds. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies and resistant to deer and rabbits.