A diversity of irises for every garden
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The reticulata group of irises (zones 5 – 9) is a group of species including Iris reticulata and its relatives that grow from small bulbs and bloom early in the spring, the same time or just after snowdrops. In wet, heavy soil, I find they don’t last long, but put them in a raised bed or rock garden with dry, sandy soil and they come back every year and even multiply! I love them in the garden, a vase, or as here, in a wine glass.
Iris suaveolens (Zones 4 – 9) is in the bearded iris group, but not much like your normal bearded iris! This tiny thing is only 4 or 5 inches tall, and half of that is flower!
Japanese water irises (Iris ensata zones 4 – 9) may be the most beautiful irises in the world. Long beloved in Asia, and, as the name implies, happiest in a wet spot, the huge flowers are works of living art. There are many varieties out there, but this is one I grew from seed years ago as the petals just begin to unfurl.
The name roof iris (Iris tectorum, zones 4 – 9) gives away just how tough this plant is! I love the little crest along the tops of the falls and this plant’s cheerful ability to grow just about anywhere it gets plenty of sun.
Iris bucharica (zones 5 to 9) is in the Juno group of irises. Most of them are difficult to make happy, but this is the exceptions. Big, strappy leaves that look like a miniature corn plant are topped early in the spring with cheerful white-and-yellow flowers. All it asks is decent drainage and some sun to make a great show every year.
