Iris ensata; Ise Japanese iris
A variety of Japanese iris (hanashōbu) associated with the Ise region, known for its distinctive flower form.
Ise hanashōbu is a group of cultivars that have been grown in Mie Prefecture since ancient times.
Ise Japanese irises are blooming by the pond in the garden.
花菖蒲 is the general term for Japanese iris (Iris ensata), while 伊勢花菖蒲 specifically refers to the Ise regional variety.
Compound of 伊勢 (Ise, a region in Mie Prefecture) and 花菖蒲 (hanashōbu, Japanese iris). The name reflects its historical cultivation in the Ise area.