Plants in family iridaceae
Iris germanica 'Jurassic Park'
Iris germanica 'Jurassic Park' is a striking plant with soft baby yellow flags and dark purple falls. Known for its fragrance and drought tolerance, it blooms from late spring to summer. This iris adapts to various growing zones and soil types, thriving in full sun to part shade.
Sisyrinchium bermudianum 'Album'
This plant features white star-shaped flowers and grass-like foliage, blooming in late spring.
Iris ensata 'Harlequinesque'
Iris ensata 'Harlequinesque' is a striking plant with streaked purple and white petals and a bright yellow throat. It grows 3-4 feet tall and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This iris prefers moist, moderately acidic soil and is deer-resistant, making it ideal for high moisture areas.
Iris germanica 'Eternal Bliss'
Iris germanica 'Eternal Bliss' is a reblooming iris with white petals and tangerine beards. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9 and grows up to 35 inches tall. This iris requires full sun or partial sun and is known for attracting pollinators.
Gladiolus 'Carolina Primrose'
Gladiolus 'Carolina Primrose' is a hardy plant with fast-multiplying clumps and 3-foot tall flower spikes. It blooms from mid-June to mid-July, featuring soft butter-yellow flowers with reddish-brown stripes. This plant is suitable for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Iris germanica 'Feed Back'
Iris germanica 'Feed Back' is a reblooming perennial with striking violet blooms and orangey beards. It flowers in mid-spring and may rebloom in the fall, offering extended visual interest. This iris is both heat and cold-hardy, suitable for USDA zones 3-9, and grows to about 3 feet tall. It is deer and rabbit resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and attracts pollinators, making it a reliable and easy-to-care-for garden addition.
Gladiolus 'Firedance'
Gladiolus 'Firedance' is a 1968 heirloom variety known for its tall 40-inch stalks and rusty orange flowers. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding vibrant color to gardens. It is suitable for sunny locations and is appreciated for its striking floral display.
Iris pseudacorus 'Alba'
Iris pseudacorus 'Alba' is a white variant of the native yellow flag iris, capable of thriving in both dry and wet conditions. This versatile plant is ideal for rain gardens and attracts butterflies, adding beauty and ecological value to any landscape.
Iris nelsonii
Iris nelsonii is a native perennial from the southern US, discovered in a swamp in Louisiana. It is thought to be a hybrid of Iris fulva, Iris brevicaulis, and Iris giganticaerulea. The plant forms a vigorous clump of narrow, green, deer-resistant foliage and produces cinnamon/lavender flowers in early May. It thrives in moist soil or up to 4 inches of standing water and attracts hummingbirds.
Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant'
Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant' is a native deer-resistant iris with light blue flowers up to 3 inches wide. It grows to 1 foot tall and spreads vigorously, making it suitable for dry locations in woodland gardens. This iris has been awarded the American Iris Society's Award of Merit and the Signa Medal, highlighting its ornamental value.
Iris sibirica 'Roaring Jelly'
Iris sibirica 'Roaring Jelly' is a striking perennial known for its tall flower spikes reaching up to 3 feet. It blooms in late spring, showcasing dark falls with white veining and nearly white standards with light lavender veins. This iris thrives in well-drained soil and is adaptable to various conditions except soggy soils. It gained popularity, being ranked #1 in the 2005 Siberian Iris Society Poll. The plant is also resistant to rabbits and attracts butterflies, making it a delightful addition to sunny gardens.
Iris germanica 'Honey Fruit Cocktail'
Iris germanica 'Honey Fruit Cocktail' is a tall bearded iris with mid-spring blooms. It features soft yellow standards and golden honey falls with tangerine-orange beards. This drought-tolerant perennial attracts pollinators and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Iris hollandica 'Bronze Beauty'
Iris hollandica 'Bronze Beauty' is a striking plant with cinnamon and amber standards and orange falls. It grows on 2-foot tall flower stalks and blooms in mid-April. This iris prefers average, well-drained garden soils and is known for attracting butterflies.
Iris dichotoma
Iris dichotoma is a nocturnal flowering plant with medium blue-purple flowers flecked with dark purple. It features upright fans of light green foliage and seed pods resembling blackberries. This plant is easy to grow and thrives in sunny locations.
Iris hollandica 'Oriental Beauty'
Iris hollandica 'Oriental Beauty' features bicolor yellow and white falls with light blue standards on 2-foot tall stalks. It blooms in mid-April and attracts hummingbirds, preferring well-drained soils.
Gladiolus 'Spring Maid'
Gladiolus 'Spring Maid' is a hardy heirloom hybrid bred by Alex Summerville in 1961. It features sturdy 4-foot tall stalks with flowers that start as green buds and develop into light yellow lower petals and white upper petals. This early-flowering plant blooms in early June and is a striking addition to any garden.
Hesperantha coccinea
Hesperantha coccinea is an iris-like plant with pink blooms that appear in early fall. This perennial is known for its striking flowers and is a popular choice for adding color to gardens during the autumn months.
Iris germanica 'Cherry Blossom Song'
Iris germanica 'Cherry Blossom Song' is a tall bearded iris with two-tone ruffled blooms in apricot and mauvy purple. It is fragrant and attracts pollinators, thriving in full sun to part shade. This hardy plant is suitable for various soil types and moisture levels.
Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'
Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' is a vigorous, deer-resistant iris cultivar known for its small, white flowers that bloom in March. This deciduous plant forms a 2-foot wide clump and attracts hummingbirds, adding wildlife interest to gardens. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for dry shade areas. The plant's resilience and attractive blooms make it a valuable addition to cottage gardens and rock gardens.
Iris germanica 'Ring Around Rosie'
Iris germanica 'Ring Around Rosie' is a hardy perennial with striking yellow and porcelain white flowers flecked with deep violet. It grows on 3-foot tall stems and spreads 12 to 18 inches wide. This plant is deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant, thriving in full or partial sun with well-drained soil. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds.
Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi'
Iris ensata 'Flashing Koi' is a striking perennial that reaches up to 3 feet tall, producing flower spikes in early June. Its flowers are white with purple veins and a yellow eye zone, making it a colorful addition to any garden. This iris prefers moist soils but can adapt to average soil moisture, making it suitable for bog gardens and rain gardens. It is also known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Iris ensata 'Ocean Mist'
Iris ensata 'Ocean Mist' is a Japanese Iris celebrated for its light blue flowers with distinctive white centers. This perennial is ideal for attracting butterflies and thrives in sunny locations, making it a beautiful addition to rain gardens.
Gladiolus 'Bibi'
Gladiolus 'Bibi' is an heirloom cultivar from 1954, known for its 3-foot tall stalks and rosy pink flowers with red flecks. It blooms in late May, adding a splash of color to gardens. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 7a to 9b and attracts butterflies, making it a delightful addition to sunny garden spaces.
Tigridia pavonia 'T7333'
Tigridia pavonia 'T7333', known as the Mexican shell flower, displays a range of colors from yellow to orange to red with yellow and brown patterns. It grows in moist red clay meadows at elevations around 3,700 feet.
Gladiolus 'Espresso'
Gladiolus 'Espresso' is a striking plant with deeply saturated, dark crimson blooms that appear in midsummer. It attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds and is suitable for USDA zones 8-10 as a perennial. This plant requires full sun and partial shade, with moderate moisture needs, and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Blue Note'
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Blue Note' is a native wildflower from the Southeast, belonging to the iris family. It features grass-like clusters of leaves and produces violet-blue to sky-blue flowers in spring. This herbaceous perennial dies back in fall and regrows in spring, making it a resilient addition to gardens. Its charming flowers and easy maintenance make it a popular choice for naturalistic plantings.
Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'
Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin' is a dwarf iris hybrid known for its creamy white blooms with blue veins, blue speckles, and a yellow splash. This plant forms upright clumps and has a sweet fragrance, making it a delightful addition to gardens. It is deer and drought tolerant, thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to various environments. Suitable for full sun to partial shade, this iris adds early spring color and fragrance to garden beds.
Iris hollandica 'Amber Beauty'
Iris hollandica 'Amber Beauty' is a striking plant with bright flowers featuring light yellow standards and dark yellow falls. The flower stalks reach up to 2 feet tall, and the plant blooms in mid-April. It thrives in average garden soils and is a beautiful addition to spring gardens.