Plants in family iridaceae
Iris sibirica 'Uncorked'
Iris sibirica 'Uncorked' is a beardless iris known for its kaleidoscope of yellows, periwinkles, and deep purples. It forms dense clumps in moist to wet soil and is cold-hardy to zone 3 and heat-tolerant to zone 9. This iris is pollinator-friendly and resistant to deer, pests, and diseases.
Sisyrinchium 'Mrs Spivey'
Sisyrinchium 'Mrs Spivey' is a small plant forming grass-like clumps, ideal for rock or shade gardens. It produces tiny white star-shaped flowers from late spring to early summer, adding a delicate touch to garden spaces.
Iris unguicularis 'Francis Wolseley'
Iris unguicularis 'Francis Wolseley' is a winter-flowering iris with medium lavender flowers featuring white and purple flecks. It has a yellow central stripe and is a vigorous grower, adding color to gardens during the colder months.
Iris fulva 'Bayou Bandit'
Iris fulva 'Bayou Bandit' is a striking iris discovered near Denham Spring, Louisiana, and introduced in 1998. It features 32-inch stalks with fleshy light chocolate flowers accented by a lavender and dark cinnamon eye zone, blooming in early May. This award-winning iris thrives in moist soils to shallow standing water, making it a unique addition to water gardens.
Iris sibirica 'Blue King'
Iris sibirica 'Blue King' is a Siberian iris known for its striking blue flowers. This plant is appreciated for its vibrant color and ability to attract butterflies, making it a popular choice for gardens.
Iris japonica 'Porcelain Maiden'
Iris japonica 'Porcelain Maiden' is a groundcover plant collected near Baoxing in Sichuan, China. It forms evergreen patches topped with 2-foot tall branching spikes in spring, producing white flowers with a lavender blush. This iris is suitable for light shade to shade and is deer resistant, making it a versatile choice for garden landscapes.
Gladiolus dalenii 'Boone'
Gladiolus dalenii 'Boone' is a tall plant with peachy-apricot flowers that bloom in early June. It attracts hummingbirds and is winter hardy in zone 6, with reports of zone 5 hardiness. This plant multiplies quickly and is ideal for cut-flower arrangements.
Iris japonica 'Skirt Chaser'
Iris japonica 'Skirt Chaser' is an evergreen plant with dark blue-purple flowers featuring yellow, white, and dark purple patterns. It spreads via rhizomes, forming a six-foot-wide patch in six years, and blooms from late March to April.
Iris germanica 'Dame De Coeur'
Iris germanica 'Dame De Coeur' features mahogany red petals with a burnt orange center and a blazing orange beard. This hardy plant grows up to 35 inches tall and is resistant to deer, rabbits, and squirrels. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a robust addition to any garden.
Iris domestica 'Hello Yellow'
Iris domestica 'Hello Yellow', also known as the dwarf blackberry lily, is a summer-flowering perennial with 20-inch tall spikes of buttery yellow flowers. It produces ornamental seed pods resembling blackberries and is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny gardens.
Sparaxis tricolor
Sparaxis tricolor is known for its tri-color blooms with black masks, appearing in late spring. This plant prefers full sun and moderately moist, fertile soil, making it a great choice for adding long-lasting summer color to gardens. Its unique flower coloration and heat tolerance make it a standout in sunny locations.
Iris germanica 'Nelly Tardivier'
Iris germanica 'Nelly Tardivier' is a hardy perennial that reaches 34 inches in height and spreads 12 to 18 inches wide. It blooms in mid-to-late spring, attracting butterflies and bees. This drought-resistant plant is low-maintenance and thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it a reliable choice for sunny garden locations.
Iris germanica 'Finishing School'
Iris germanica 'Finishing School' features a stunning array of peach, pink, violet, and orange blooms. This hardy plant grows about 3 feet tall and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is deer and rabbit resistant, preferring full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil.
Iris germanica 'Speeding Again'
Iris germanica 'Speeding Again' is a reblooming iris with dark purple flowers and white centers, known for its fragrant blooms. It features upright, spear-like leaves and grows in dense clumps, making it ideal for pollinator and perennial gardens. This iris is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and moisture levels, thriving in full sun or part shade. It is suitable for USDA zones 4-9 and can tolerate xeric conditions. Regular deadheading encourages repeat blooms, and the plant should be divided every few years to maintain vigor.
Iris pallida 'Argentea'
Iris pallida 'Argentea' is a semi-evergreen plant with vertically white-striped foliage. Native to dry rocky soils, it produces blue-lavender flowers in April. This iris is a striking addition to gardens, offering both visual interest and resilience in various climates.
Iris robusta
Iris robusta is a hybrid between Iris versicolor and Iris virginica, known for its deer-resistant qualities and black-purple flushed new growth. It reaches 3 feet tall and produces violet-blue flowers in May, thriving in both garden soils and shallow standing water.
Iris cristata 'Merles Ruby'
Iris cristata 'Merles Ruby' is a US native woodland iris with rich lavender flowers that bloom in April. It forms an 8-inch tall patch and thrives in well-drained, rich soil. This iris is ideal for gardens seeking native plants with vibrant spring blooms.
Iris germanica 'Red Hot Chili'
Iris germanica 'Red Hot Chili' is a reblooming iris with yellow falls edged in burgundy-purple. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 8. This drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators and is avoided by deer and rabbits, making it a vibrant and resilient choice for gardens.
Iris reticulata 'Harmony'
Iris reticulata 'Harmony' is a dwarf iris with striking purple-blue flowers accented by yellow and white streaks. Known for its sweet fragrance, this deer-resistant plant prefers well-drained soils and full sun, though it benefits from afternoon shade in hotter zones. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9 and should be deadheaded while leaving the leaves to nourish the bulb.
Iris koreana
Iris koreana is a small, clump-forming perennial native to Korea, known for its narrow green foliage and small yellow flowers with a brown halo. It thrives in dry woodland conditions and is resistant to deer. This beardless iris is hardy in USDA zones 4a to 8b and is a protected species in certain regions of Korea.
Iris ensata 'Miyonishiki'
Iris ensata 'Miyonishiki' is a Japanese iris known for its vigorous growth and striking light purple flowers with darker veins. It blooms in early May, reaching about 2 feet in height. This perennial thrives in moist soil and is a great addition to rain gardens. It attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny locations.
Iris germanica 'War Chief'
Iris germanica 'War Chief' is a robust iris with rich deep-red blooms that attract pollinators like hummingbirds and bumblebees. It is cold and heat-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and grows up to 3 feet in height. This iris is resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits.
Iris ensata 'Tora Tora'
Iris ensata 'Tora Tora' is a Japanese iris known for its deer-resistant clumps and large, light lavender flowers with darker purple veining and a patch of gold. Blooming in late May, this plant prefers moist soil and requires clump division every three years. Its striking flowers make it a popular choice for water gardens and moist landscapes.
Iris ensata 'Innocence'
Iris ensata 'Innocence' is a white-flowered form of Japanese iris that grows well in both dry and wet sites. It features large flat flowers in late spring, adding a touch of elegance to garden spaces. This plant is ideal for rain gardens and thrives in full sun to light shade conditions.
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is a perennial known for its scarlet red tubular flowers that bloom from mid to late summer through fall. It features bright green sword-shaped leaves and is low maintenance, hardy to the elements. This plant thrives in partial shade to full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soils, tolerating hot summer temperatures. It attracts pollinators, especially hummingbirds.
Crocosmia 'George Davidson'
Crocosmia 'George Davidson' is a prolific flowering perennial with bright yellow blooms and dark-green sword-shaped foliage. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, is deer and rabbit resistant, and thrives in full sun to part shade with low moisture needs once established.
Sisyrinchium californicum
Sisyrinchium californicum, commonly known as Yellow-eyed Grass, forms dense mounds of grass-like foliage with dainty yellow flowers in spring and early summer. This plant is native to the United States and thrives in both sun and light shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens. It is well-suited for use in perennial borders and naturalized areas.