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Iris anguifuga |
 
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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
$15.00 |
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Iris cristata. These small iris are native to the woods of the eastern U.S. and thrive in woodland conditions. They are perfectly hardy in northern gardens and like lightly shaded, well-drained, woodsy soil. Once established they will spread and carpet the ground.
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Iris cristata
Tiny woodland plant, light lavender-blue flower with gold crest. |
6" EM
$8.00
Ltd Q |
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LITTLE JAY (Schafer/Sacks 2001)
Very blue cristata, yellow in the signal area replaced by dark blue. |
4" M
$8.00
Ltd Q |
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NAVY BLUE GEM (Schafer/Sacks 1998)
Deep blue-violet with contrasting white signal area. |
4" ML
$8.00
Ltd Q |
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POWDER BLUE GIANT (Norris 1997)
Large, pale blue-violet self. Deeply crested with white tops and yellow underneath. Signals white with navy blue borders. |
FSM05
6" M
$10.00 |
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Iris lactea Tolerant of most soil conditions and can survive summer dry spells. Flowers on very short stems, sometimes covered by the foliage. Fine, gray-green stiff leaves. |
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I. lactea
Tiny delicate light blue-lilac flowers in May, possible rebloom in late summer. |
18-24" E
$6.00 | |
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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. |
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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
Ltd Q |
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I. laevigata Alba
Double white form (6 petals) with lilac tracing on styles. |
24" M
$8.00 |
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I. laevigata Double
Double form of the species. Six falls of cobalt blue with white line signals. |
24" M
$8.00
Ltd Q |
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I. laevigata Variegata
Beautifully variegated with vertically striped green and white leaves and pretty violet-blue flowers. |
24" M
$15.00
Ltd Q |
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ALBOPURPUREA COLCHESTERENSIS
Beautiful flat-formed, deep blue with white edge on the falls. |
30" M
$15.00
Ltd Q |
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ALBOPURPUREA MONSTROSA
A taller form of COLCHESTERENSIS with lighter flowers and a broader white edging. |
36" M
$8.00
Ltd Q
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DATESUGATA
3F. Dark violet-blue, short standards. |
M
$8.00
Ltd Q |
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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” M
$8.00
Ltd Q |
| 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. |
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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 |
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I. pseudacorus Flore-Plena
Double flowered, clear bright yellow, extra petals in center. |
36" M
$7.00
Ltd Q |
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FOXCROFT FULL MOON (Steele 2002)
Standards and style arms creamy white, falls creamy white ground with deeper cream signal with a maroon eye zone. |
AM05
40" M
$8.00
Ltd Q |
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FROST END (Huber 2003)
White self, slightly ruffled falls. Signals purplish, style arms white with a lighter midrib. |
30" EM
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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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
Ltd Q |
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KING CLOVIS (Tankesley-Clark 1994)
Named after the King of France who adopted I. pseudacorus as his royal emblem. This plant has a bright yellow bloom with brown signal. May rebloom in June. |
HM98
36" EM
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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MINI CASCADE (Huber 2007)
Perfect for your rock garden, tiny and very well-behaved. Saffron yellow to maize yellow with brownish purple signal. Small, multi-petaled flowers. |
14" EM
$12.00 |
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SUN CASCADE (Huber 1992)
Yellow with dark brown markings on center of falls, double flowers with 6-9 falls. |
AM00
47" M
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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SUNPRINT (Helsley 1995)
Typical pseudacorus with a print signal area composed of a series of lines. |
36" M
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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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.
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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. |
HM06
10” M
$8.00 |
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Iris tridentata.
A native of the wetlands in the southeastern U.S., it grows in a wide variety of climates and soil conditions. |
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I. tridentata
Blue-violet falls with white and yellow signal patches and style crests that curl back on the style arms. Blooms with Japanese iris. |
16"
$5.00 |
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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. |
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I. versicolor
Purple waterside iris. Excellent branching with numerous beautiful flowers. Good plants for garden or landscape use. |
30" M
$5.00
Ltd Q |
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CAT MOUSAM (Warburton 1985)
Collected form, large flowers, mid violet-blue with tan and brown signal. |
36" M
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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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
$8.00
Ltd Q |
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RUTH WILDER (Hoover/Bowen 2004)
Standards light red-violet, style arms near white tipped light red-violet; falls red-violet, bright golden signal. |
29" L
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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SWORDS OF MUREX (Alexander 2001)
Standards medium to dark blue-purple, falls same with prominent overall radiating darker veining. Brilliant yellow signal. Dark purple foliage in spring. |
22" M
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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VERSICLE (Schafer/Sacks 1998)
White with very pale blue veins. Yellow signals. |
AM07
15" M
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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Iris virginica Similar to I. versicolor with slightly larger blooms and long standards. |
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I. virginica
Blue water iris. 3-5" flowers. Vigorous and tolerates shade. |
36" E-M
$5.00 |
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I. virginica Alba
Vigorous white form, red-stained base. |
24" L
$5.00 |
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I. virginica Orchid Pink
A collected orchid-pink selection. |
$5.00 |
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I. virginica Purple
Deep purple flowers with large orange signals and violet veining. Light purple style arms. |
24" M
$5.00 |
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I. virginica Wide Blue
Well-formed blue flowers with wide segments. |
24"
$5.00
Ltd Q |
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CONTRABAND GIRL
Tall with very large blue-purple flowers. |
36" M
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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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
Ltd Q |
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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
$6.00
Ltd Q |
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.
