Iris ensata ‘Yamato Hime’ is a stunning addition to the garden. It has small white standards and white falls with purple edges bleeding into the white; the signals are yellow. It blooms in mid season on stems that stand 36 inches high. The standards and falls are flatter than those of the bearded iris, making the entire flower appear noticeably flatter. Iris ensata is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia and is commonly 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 is resistant to deer and rabbits.