Plants in genus iris
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.