Plants in family iridaceae
Iris fulva 'Lois'
Iris fulva 'Lois' is a deer-resistant iris discovered in Arkansas, known for its bright golden yellow flowers on 3-foot tall stalks. It blooms in early May and prefers rich, moist soils, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Iris ensata 'Frilled Enchantment'
Iris ensata 'Frilled Enchantment' is a Japanese iris hybrid celebrated for its large, ruffled white flowers with a magenta rose border. It grows best in moist soils and reaches a height of 28 inches, blooming in late spring. This award-winning plant is a favorite among gardeners for its striking appearance and ability to attract butterflies.
Iris germanica 'Attention Please'
Iris germanica 'Attention Please' is a striking iris with violet, white, and burgundy flowers featuring yellow beards. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9. This clump-forming plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata'
Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata' is a hardy perennial with ivory and green variegated foliage and fragrant lavender-blue flowers. It is deer and rabbit-resistant, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, and suitable for USDA zones 3-10.
Iris virginica 'Carl Amason'
Iris virginica 'Carl Amason' is a 4-foot tall clone selected from the Ouachita River in Arkansas. It features mauvy-pink flowers and black-purple flower stalks, attracting hummingbirds and thriving in both garden soil and bogs.
Iris germanica 'Decadence'
Iris germanica 'Decadence' is a perennial with pale apricot and plum-purple blooms, accented by bright orange beards. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and thrives in well-drained soil with full or partial sun. This low-maintenance plant spreads by rhizomes.
Iris tectorum 'Slippery Slope'
Iris tectorum 'Slippery Slope' is a striking plant introduced by Darrell Probst, found in Sichuan, China. It forms a 30-inch wide clump in three years and reaches a height of 2 feet. The plant features blue-purple flowers with six petals, including three falls petals with a white eyezone and purple lines.
Iris germanica 'Ocelot'
Iris germanica 'Ocelot' is a cold-hardy perennial known for its bi-color peachy-salmon standards and dark burgundy-violet falls. It features apricot beards and attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and bees. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for pollinator gardens and is resistant to deer and rabbits. It thrives in USDA planting zones 3 to 9, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Iris tectorum 'Wolong'
Iris tectorum 'Wolong' is a vigorous clone with rich lavender flowers featuring darker purple flecks. It forms tight clumps that do not spread, reaching 20 inches tall and 2 feet wide. This iris blooms in mid-April and is recognized for its award-winning beauty.
Iris cretensis 'Kotsifou Gorge'
Iris cretensis 'Kotsifou Gorge' is a dwarf iris that forms small, 5-inch tall mounds with narrow grass-like foliage. It thrives in dry, rocky, full sun environments, making it ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping. The plant produces narrow-petalled blue-lavender flowers with a distinctive dark orange eye zone that morphs to brown toward the throat. Its unique coloration and adaptability to harsh conditions make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking resilient and visually striking plants.
Sisyrinchium 'Album'
Sisyrinchium 'Album' is a perennial plant with white star-shaped flowers and grass-like foliage. It blooms in late spring, adding a delicate touch to sunny garden areas.
Iris tectorum 'China Blue'
Iris tectorum 'China Blue' is a striking selection of the wild Iris tectorum, known for its dark blue-purple flowers that bloom in April. This plant forms clumps that reach 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide, offering improved size and vigor compared to typical species. It is a robust perennial that adds a splash of color to gardens and is well-suited for a variety of landscape settings. Its unique coloration and growth habit make it a standout choice for iris enthusiasts.
Crocosmia 'Princess'
Crocosmia 'Princess' is a hybrid plant developed by Jack Van Dyke in 1969, known for its large, vibrant flowers. The blooms feature a yellow center with fire red borders and purple red spots, appearing on tall spikes in mid-summer. This plant is a striking addition to gardens, offering a bold display of color.
Iris prismatica 'Rabun White'
Iris prismatica 'Rabun White' is a native plant from Canada to Georgia, discovered in Rabun County, GA. It has 2-foot tall foliage and narrow-petalled white flowers that bloom from mid-May through June.
Gladiolus 'Lucky Star'
Gladiolus 'Lucky Star' is a hybrid from the 1950s, producing 4-foot-tall stalks in August with large white fragrant flowers featuring a central fuchsia star pattern. It is a striking addition to summer gardens.
Gladiolus 'Robeson Red'
Gladiolus 'Robeson Red' is a hybrid plant known for its medium-sized scarlet-red flowers that bloom from late May to July. It grows on sturdy stalks reaching up to 4 feet tall, making it a striking addition to gardens. This gladiolus is ideal for cut flower arrangements, adding vibrant color to floral displays.
Gladiolus 'Mexicana'
Gladiolus 'Mexicana' is a striking hybrid known for its tall, 3-foot spikes of ruffled butterscotch-yellow flowers with large red patterns. Blooming in mid-June, the upper petals transform to a salmony peach color. This plant is winter hardy in Zone 7 and adds a vibrant touch to summer gardens.
Crocus 'Pickwick'
Crocus 'Pickwick' is an early spring bloomer with white and purple striped petals that attract early pollinators. It forms colonies over time and is deer resistant, requiring well-drained soil and chill hours for blooming.
Iris ensata 'Bellender Blue'
Iris ensata 'Bellender Blue' is a striking plant introduced in 1993, known for its huge dark blue-purple flowers. It grows in clumps up to 50 inches tall and prefers very moist soils, making it ideal for bog gardens.
Crocus 'Blue Pearl'
Crocus 'Blue Pearl' is an award-winning plant known for its ethereal glow and golden throat. Its goblet-shaped blooms with deckled blue centers appear in early spring. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is deer resistant, making it a delightful addition to gardens.