|
Iris anguifuga |
 |
SNAKE BANE (Waddick 2007)
Standards violet, style arms paler violet. Falls white ground veined darker violet, fades with age. Spuria-like form; slight fragrance. This is the first registered clone of this Chinese species believed to repel snakes. |
14" E
$8.00
3 for $21 |
|
Iris laevigatae. Grow best in wet places or ponds but will do equally well in a garden setting if given moisture during dry summers. They like full sun, rich acid soil, lots of water and are very easy to grow. They are native to Japan and bloom along with the tall bearded iris. |
 |
I. laevigata
Attractive cobalt-blue flowers in May and smooth wide green foliage. Likes lots of moisture and acid soil. Will also grow in water. |
30" M
$6.00 |
 |
I. laevigata Alba
Double white form (6 petals) with lilac tracing on styles. |
24" M
$6.00 |
 |
I. laevigata Double
Double form of the species. Six falls of cobalt blue with a white line signal. |
30" EM
$8.00
|
 |
I. laevigata Variegata
Beautifully variegated with vertically striped green and white leaves and pretty violet-blue flowers. |
24" E
$12.00
|
 |
ALBOPURPUREA COLCHESTERENSIS
Beautiful flat-formed, deep blue with white edge on the falls. |
30" EM
$12.00
|
 |
ALBOPURPUREA MONSTROSA
A taller form of COLCHESTERENSIS with lighter flowers and a broader white edging. |
36" EM
$8.00
|
 |
SEIRAN (Mahan 1993)
3F. Medium wisteria blue standards with violet stripe from base to halfway up center, violet style arms with wisteria blue crests. Falls same with yellow ridges from pale yellow signal. |
27" EM
$8.00 |
 |
SHIRASAGI (Mahan 1993)
6F. White petals, white styles with violet shaded midribs. Very slight fragrance. |
28" EM
$8.00
|
| Iris pseudacorus. The water-garden iris with yellow flowers. Will grow equally well in shallow water or in the moist part of the garden. The foliage is tall, stiff and brilliant green. They bloom on very branched stalks for a long time with the Siberians. |
 |
I. pseudacorus
The common form of the species. Clear bright yellow flowers with brown to black signal veining. Grows in streams, bogs, ponds or in the garden. Very vigorous. |
36" M
$6.00
3 for $15
|
 |
I. pseudacorus Flore-Plena
Double flowered, clear bright yellow, extra petals in center. |
36" M
$6.00
|
 |
FOXCROFT FULL MOON (Steele 2002)
Standards and style arms creamy white, falls creamy white ground with deeper cream signal with a maroon eye zone. |
AM07
40" M
$7.00
|
 |
GOLD PAGODA (Huber 2005)
Standards light yellow and white, style arms pale canary yellow and white; falls canary yellow with darker yellow signal or with dark brown signal with darker halo; irregular multi-petal form; foliage grey green. |
45" EM
$8.00
|
|
Iris setosa. Water loving iris with almost no standards. Will grow in the same conditions as Siberian iris. |
 |
I. SETOSA
Arctic iris. Light blue flowers. Very hardy in full sun or partial shade. |
18" E
$8.00
|
|
Iris tectorum. The "Japanese Roof Iris" has beautiful, broad fan-shaped leaves and is one of our favorite iris. It is very hardy and low maintenance. They have flat, slightly ruffled flowers and are shade tolerant.
|
 |
I. tectorum
Beautiful medium blue-lavender flowers, speckled with darker purple, blooming in May-June. |
10" M
$8.00
3 for $21 |
 |
I. tectorum Alba
Yellow-crested white form. |
10" M
$10.00 |
 |
I. tectorum Variegata
Very rare form with variegated foliage in the spring, turning all green after bloom. Blooms are the same as the species. |
10" M
$8.00 |
 |
SUN MOON LAKE (Davidson/Lankow 2007)
Violet blue self, style arms lighter at edge, dark violet spots on falls; very large white crest spotted purple. Collected near Sun Moon Lake Taiwan. |
HM11
23" M
$8.00
|
 |
TAIWAN STRAIN
From seed collected in Taipei, Taiwan by Joan Cooper. Appears identical to SUN MOON LAKE. Violet blue self, style arms lighter at edge, dark violet spots on falls; very large white crest spotted purple. Very vigorous. |
23" M
$8.00
3 for $21 |
 |
WOOLONG (Waddick 2002)
Generally larger and more vigorous than the species (and reported to be more cold-tolerant), the standards are blue-violet with paler style arms. Falls are blue-violet with darker spots; white crests. |
AM10
10” M
$8.00
3 for $21 |
|
Iris versicolor.
The blue flag, this is the most common native iris of the northeastern U.S. It likes moisture and will grow well in any sun in ordinary garden conditions. Excellent branching and numerous graceful flowers ensure a fine display. |
 |
I. versicolor
Purple waterside iris. Excellent branching with numerous beautiful flowers. Good plants for garden or landscape use. |
30" M
$6.00 |
 |
BETWEEN THE LINES (Schafer/Sacks 1991)
White ground veined blue-violet throughout. Pearly styles with violet midribs. Yellow signal with a prominent green throat. |
FSM01
22" M
$6.00
|
 |
JOHN WOOD (Wood/Linberger 1998)
Medium maroon standards veined darker, falls velvety deep red violet with white ray pattern. Flower stems are black. |
FSM06
32" M
$6.00
|
 |
MAR-JAN (Bishop 1993)
Wine-red, style arms white with wine-red rib. |
26" M
$6.00
Ltd Q |
|
Iris virginica Similar to I. versicolor with slightly larger blooms and long standards. |
 |
I. virginica
Blue water iris. 3-5" flowers. Vigorous and tolerates shade. |
36" E-M
$6.00
|
 | I. VIRGINICA ALBA
Vigorous white form, red stained base. |
20" L
$6.00
|
 |
I. virginica Giant Blue
Large blue flowers with excellent foliage, very vigorous. |
30" L
$6.00
|
 |
SLIGHTLY DAFT (Hutchinson 2001)
Standards white, faint mauve flush at base, style arms white, faint mauve blush, yellow in throat; falls white, strong golden yellow signal, broad foliage. A beautiful form. |
30" M
$6.00
|
 |
SOUTHERN WANDERER (Huber 2003)
Hyacinth blue standards, lined darker wisteria blue. Falls french blue veined purple; golden yellow signal surrounded by white with purple veining. Very long lilac stylearms, darker center with hyacinth blue crest. |
41" L-VL
$7.00
|
Species iris grow in many conditions from marsh and bog areas in full sun to dry conditions in partial to full shade. They are ideal choices for the garden pond or regular garden soil. Some of the species that follow will grow in standing water and some, such as I. tectorum, prefer well-drained soil and are very drought tolerant when established.
