Plants in family iridaceae
Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance'
Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance' is a cold-resistant perennial bulb with buttery yellow blooms and purple-striped sepals. It blooms before its foliage emerges, offering a mild, sweet fragrance that attracts early pollinators. This low-growing plant thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.
Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata'
Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata', known as the yellow flag iris, features variegated foliage that fades in summer and bright yellow flowers. This plant is suitable for rain gardens and attracts butterflies. It thrives in sun to light shade and is resistant to rabbits.
Iris germanica 'Tour De France'
Iris germanica 'Tour De France' is a hardy iris with large yellow and gold blooms, growing up to 35 inches tall. It is deer and rabbit-resistant and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soil and blooms mid-season, adding vibrant color to gardens.
Iris virginica 'Brunswick Beauty'
Iris virginica 'Brunswick Beauty' is a native iris from North Carolina, featuring intensely purple flowers on tall spikes in late spring. It is deer-resistant and attracts hummingbirds, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Crocus vernus 'Jeanne D'arc'
Crocus vernus 'Jeanne D'arc' is an early-blooming perennial known for its crisp white petals and orange stamen. This pollinator-friendly plant naturalizes well in sunny gardens and grows in full sun to part shade. It requires well-drained soil and moderate moisture, making it a charming addition to spring gardens.
Iris germanica 'Roaring Twenties'
Iris germanica 'Roaring Twenties' is a bearded iris with deep purple falls and blush-pink standards. It features a pale pink, violet, and tangerine beard and blooms in mid-to-late spring. This fragrant iris attracts bees and butterflies and is resistant to deer, rabbits, and squirrels.
Sisyrinchium bermudianum
Sisyrinchium bermudianum is a perennial with large violet-blue flowers featuring a yellow eye, blooming in early spring. The flowers adorn a grass-like clump, adding a delicate touch to gardens. This plant is known for its ability to persist and scatter seedlings, making it a resilient choice for gardeners. It thrives in both sun and light shade, offering versatility in planting locations.
Iris laevigata 'Variegata'
Iris laevigata 'Variegata' is a deer-resistant plant with wide, cream and white striped leaves. It produces light blue, crested iris flowers in late May and early June. This plant thrives in rich, moist soil and can grow in 6-8 inches of standing water, making it ideal for bog gardens.
Crocosmia 'Star Of The East'
Crocosmia 'Star Of The East' is a 1912 hybrid known for its brilliant orange flowers with creamy centers and maroon brushes. This plant grows up to 32 inches tall, with flowers opening from the bottom to the top of the stalk in midsummer. It is a hummingbird favorite, adding vibrant color and wildlife interest to gardens. With its slow spreading habit, it is a striking choice for those seeking a bold and colorful addition to their landscape.
Tigridia pavonia 'El Salto'
Tigridia pavonia 'El Salto' is a vibrant plant discovered in Mexico, known for its narrow, gladiolus-like leaves and striking multicolored flowers. Blooming in late July and August, the 3-inch wide flowers feature carmine, white, red, and yellow patterns. This plant adds a tropical flair to gardens with its bold colors and unique appearance.
Iris unguicularis 'Logan Calhoun'
Iris unguicularis 'Logan Calhoun' is a winter-blooming iris with fragrant blue-lavender flowers from November to April. It forms a 3-foot wide clump over ten years and features 30-inch tall foliage. This plant thrives in well-drained soils and requires a couple of hours of sun.
Iris sibirica 'Little White'
Iris sibirica 'Little White' is a dwarf clump of Siberian iris known for its white blossoms. This plant is an outstanding garden performer, thriving in a variety of conditions and adding elegance to any landscape.
Iris germanica 'Clarence'
Iris germanica 'Clarence' is a bearded iris with cool icy white and frosty blue blooms, known for its fuzzy 'beard' on the petals. It blooms in late spring and early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This drought-tolerant plant grows up to 3 feet tall and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Golden Yellow'
Crocus chrysanthus 'Golden Yellow' is a cold-resistant perennial that blooms in early spring with fragrant golden yellow flowers. It has green grassy foliage and thrives in full sun to part shade. This crocus is known for its cold hardiness and requires moderately moist, well-drained soil.
Crocosmia 'Venus'
Crocosmia 'Venus' is known for its peach and yellow flowers on shorter stalks, reaching up to 20 inches. This plant blooms in early spring and is a vibrant addition to any garden.
Iris germanica 'Montmartre'
Iris germanica 'Montmartre' is a striking iris with violet, gold, and eggplant-colored, highly ruffled petals. Known for its fragrance and ability to attract pollinators, this plant features clumping, sword-like green foliage. It is ideal for containers and garden borders, offering dramatic color and texture.
Iris 'Purple Flame'
Iris 'Purple Flame' is known for its violet blooms with yellow throats and unique purple-blue early-season foliage. This deer and rabbit-resistant plant attracts pollinators and hummingbirds and is suitable for rain gardens and water features.
Iris germanica 'Autumn Circus'
Iris germanica 'Autumn Circus' is a fragrant perennial known for its white flowers with violet-blue veins, blooming profusely in spring and fall. This deer and rabbit-resistant plant grows 2 to 3 feet tall and spreads 1 to 4 feet wide via rhizomes. It thrives in full sun with some afternoon shade and requires well-drained soil.
Crocosmia 'Walrhead'
Crocosmia 'Walrhead' is a sterile dwarf variety with 20-inch stalks and soft, green, sword-like leaves. It produces brilliant red-orange flowers from July to September, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant and ideal for sunny garden spots, adding vibrant color and wildlife interest.
Phalocallis coelestis
Phalocallis coelestis is a South American bulb related to the iris, featuring pleated blue-green foliage and blue, goblet-shaped flowers on 2-foot tall stems. The flowers, which have six petals in a mix of blue-lavender and tricolor, last for one day but bloom in succession over several months. This drought-tolerant plant prefers a well-drained sunny spot.
Iris 'Jeri'
Iris 'Jeri' is a Louisiana iris that forms a rapidly spreading colony in swampy or moist ground. It blooms with dark violet-purple flowers in early to mid-May.
Iris cristata 'Eco White Angel'
Iris cristata 'Eco White Angel' is a dwarf iris with 6-inch tall clumps of upright green leaves and white flowers with yellow landing strips. It blooms in mid-April and prefers average to slightly dry soils, thriving best in morning sun. This plant is appreciated for its delicate appearance and adaptability.
Iris unguicularis 'Eye Eye'
Iris unguicularis 'Eye Eye' is a perennial plant forming 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clumps with narrow green leaves. It produces blue-lavender flowers starting in mid-March, featuring upright standard petals with a purple base and falls with a central orange strip and blue eye shadow. This plant requires good drainage and is suitable for USDA zones 6-9, making it a popular choice for adding early spring color to gardens.
Iris germanica 'Pink Attraction'
Iris germanica 'Pink Attraction' is a reblooming German Iris variety known for its fragrant flowers and sword-like foliage. It grows 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 3-9. This drought-tolerant plant prefers full or partial sun and adapts well to a wide range of soils. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a hardy choice for gardens.
Iris cristata 'Eco Orchid Giant'
Iris cristata 'Eco Orchid Giant' is a dwarf iris collected in Georgia, featuring orchid blue flowers starting in mid-April. It requires good drainage and light shade, making it suitable for rock gardens.
Iris 'Jack Attack'
Iris 'Jack Attack' is a striking plant known for its violet-purple blooms with ruffled edges and chartreuse and white accents. This evergreen iris grows up to 50 inches tall and blooms from spring into summer. It spreads through rhizomes and thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9, preferring moist conditions. The plant is also attractive to pollinators, making it a lively addition to gardens.
Iris germanica 'Immortality'
Iris germanica 'Immortality' is a reblooming iris that graces gardens with its white blooms and soft yellow beards in both spring and autumn. This hardy plant grows 2-3 feet tall and forms clumps 1-2 feet wide, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It is drought, deer, and rabbit tolerant, preferring full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Its sword-like bluish-green foliage adds to its ornamental appeal.