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Iberis sempervirens 'Tahoe'
Candytuft
ZONE 3-9, HT 6-8", SUN/PART SUN
A compact, very well-branched evergreen perennial that welcomes spring with its snow white blossoms. Prefers well drained soils and is drought tolerant.

Iris 'Black Gamecock'  
Louisiana Water Iris     

ZONE 4-10, HT 48", PART SUN      
Yes, I have been assured by our supplier that university studies have shown this plant to be hardy to zone 4! Black petals with a bright yellow stripe near the base. Flowers in early summer, tolerant of wet areas, good cut flower.


Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris
ZONE 3-8, HT 4-6", SUN/PART SUN
This low, native iris flowers blue with a yellow crest in mid spring. A good edging plant or use as groundcover. Ideal for shade in well drained, acidic soil.

Iris ensata 'Center of Interest'
Japanese Iris
ZONE 4-9, HT 24", SUN/PART SUN
Very large, blue flowers with white and yellow centers and blue-edged stamens in mid summer. Loves moist soil in full sun.

 
Iris germanica 'Batik'       
Bearded Iris   

ZONE 3, HT 26", SUN          
A great accent plant for a late spring garden.  Very distinct royal purple blooms streaked with white markings.  Blooms late May to early June.  Be sure to plant in well drained soil and avoid overwatering.


 
Iris germanica ''Beverly Sills'       Bearded Iris   

ZONE 3, HT 35", SUN/PT SHADE        
Beautiful coral pink blooms in late spring.  Plant in well drained soil and full sun for optimal blooming conditions.  Makes a lovely cut flower. Pair with Iberis or Arabis for a good spring show.


 
Iris germanica 'Chasing Rainbows'      Bearded Iris 

ZONE 3-8, HT 34", FULL SUN        
This tall bearded iris truly is rainbow with pink, magenta, and violet ruffles. Blooms mid to late season.


 
Iris germanica 'Fall Fiesta'     
Bearded Iris   

ZONE 3, HT 36", SUN/PT SHADE       
Blooms have gold beards and amber falls and will look stunning in your late spring garden. A must have for any collector. Drought tolerant. Plant enmasse for the best display.


 
Iris germanica 'Feed Back'
Bearded Iris   

ZONE 3, HT 36", SUN          
The large blue-violet blooms of this early blooming, fragrant iris are absolutely stunning.  Wide ruffled petals and yellow beards.  Reliably blooms again in the fall.  Performs best in well drained soil.  Plant with other reblooming varieties such as 'Immortality' and 'Harvest of Memories' for a variety of color in autumn.


 
Iris germanica 'Harvest of Memories' Bearded Iris   

ZONE 3, HT 38", SUN          
This vigorous grower is loaded with buds in late May that produce radiant yellow ruffled blooms.  A great choice for both a specimen or a mass planting.  Overwatering may compromise flowering and overall performance.  Will bloom again in fall.


 
Iris germanica 'Pass the Wine'   Bearded Iris   

ZONE 3-8, 36", FULL SUN  
This bearded iris is absolutely loaded with buds that give way to glistening blooms in midsummer. Pale creamy pink standards with wine colored falls and a yellow beard.


 
Iris germanica 'Red Hawk' 
Bearded Iris   

ZONE 3, HT 36", SUN
This unique specimen blooms an elegant shade of deep red in late summer. Needs well drained soil to prevent rotting. Pairs great with Coreopsis. Deer and rabbit resistant.


 
Iris germanica 'Savannah Sunset'          
Bearded Iris
     

ZONE 3-9, HT 38", FULL SUN        
This iris will bring the orange hues of summer sunsets to your garden. We chose this variety because of its superior bloom habit. Flowers are bright orange with 8-10 buds per stem in midsummer.


 
Iris germanica 'Swingtown'        Bearded Iris 

ZONE 3, HT 36", FULL SUN
Mulberry ruffled petals. A prolific bloomer with a sweet lavender fragrance in midsummer.


Iris germanica 'Tanzanian Tangerine'
Bearded Iris
ZONE 3, HT 38", SUN/PT SHADE
A late spring blooming variety that can be used as a specimen or en masse. Peach flowers with falls that look as though they have been splashed with red wine. Beautiful, long lasting cut flower. Plant in well drained soil.

 
Iris sibirica 'Butter & Sugar'
Siberian Iris

ZONE 3, HT 28", SUN          
A great choice for mass plantings or just adding a few to your sun garden. Grassy foliage forms upright clumps. Buttery yellow and white bicolored flowers first appear in early summer and may repeat bloom.


Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Siberian Iris
ZONE 3-9, HT 42", SUN
Rich, deep blue flowers held high above the sword-like foliage in early summer. These have always been an attention getter in our display garden.

Iris sibirica 'Dreaming Spires'
Siberian Iris

ZONE 5, HT 36”, SUN/PT SUN        
Sky blue flowers in early to mid summer. Does best in moist soils. Pairs nicely with other varieties. Use as a cut flower.


Iris sibirica 'Eric the Red'
Siberian Iris
ZONE 3-9, HT 36", SUN
Striking for its wine red blooms with blue and white centers in early summer. The foliage looks great all season.

Iris sibirica 'Four Fold'
Siberian Iris
ZONES 3-9, HT 36-48", SUN
A vigorous grower with yellow throated white flowers appearing in late spring to early summer. Foliage is grassy, or sword-like.

 
Iris sibirica 'Isabelle'
Siberian Iris

ZONE 3, HT 24-36”, SUN     
Creamy white standards with yellow falls.  Blooms in early to mid summer.  Looks really great when planted among perennials with chartreuse or dark colored foliage. Try pairing with Cimicifuga.


Iris sibirica 'Ottawa'
Siberian Iris
ZONES 3-9, HT 36-48", SUN
Excellent rich blue flowers above sword-like foliage in early summer.

 
Iris sibirica 'Papillon'
Siberian Iris

ZONE 3, HT 32", SUN 
Violet petals. Flowers have a white and yellow center with dark veins. Tolerates moist soil.


Iris sibirica 'Peg Edwards'         Siberian Iris

ZONE 3, HT 32", SUN          
Blue-violet petals that are darker in the center and lighter, silvery at the edge. Tolerates moist soils.


Iris sibirica 'Pink Haze'
Siberian Iris
ZONES 3-9, HT 30-36", SUN
A warm, lavender bloom with a crimson blaze above grassy green foliage in early summer.

 
Iris sibirica 'Roanoke's Choice'      Siberian Iris                      

ZONE 4, HT 24-32”, SUN     
Forms an elegant clump of deep green grass-like foliage. Lilac flowers with yellow centers open from long stems extending from the foliage. Blooms late spring and early summer. A heavy blooming variety.


 
Iris sibirica 'Sakagami'     
Siberian Iris              
        

ZONE 3, HT 48", SUN          
This tall Siberian Iris has very dark purple flowers in early summer. Provide this iris with plenty of moisture and sunlight, and you will be rewarded with healthy green foliage and impressive blooms. Pair with Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' for a great complimentary effect in your garden.


 
Iris sibirica 'Shirley Pope'     
Siberian Iris              
        

ZONE 3, HT 30", SUN          
Velvety dark blue flowers appear in early summer. An excellent addition to your sun garden. Be sure to provide plenty of moisture and sun for optimal blooming.


 
Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge'     
Siberian Iris              
        

ZONE 2, HT 27-29”, SUN     
A trouble free perennial with a beautiful display of butterfly-like flowers in late spring.  Medium blue flowers with silver edging.  Very tolerant of wet sites and suitable for stream bank or pond side plantings.


 
Iris sibirica 'Sparkling Rose'      Siberian Iris                      

ZONE 4-9, HT 36-48", FULL SUN         
Glowing violet-rose flowers with prominent rich blue veining and a touch of yellow at the throat. Blooms are held over gracefully arching foliage in midsummer.


Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night'          Siberian Iris        

ZONE 3-9, HT 30", SUN       
Sultry, deep blue-purple flowers are 3 1/2" across. Late bloomer.


Iris sibirica 'White Swirl'
Siberian Iris
ZONE 3-9, HT 32", SUN
Ruffled white with a slight hint of yellow at the throat. Blooms midseason.

Iris versicolor
Blue Flag Iris
ZONE 3-9, HT 24-30", SUN/PART SUN
This common wild iris is still one of our favorites! Blue flowers in early summer are splashed with yellow and white, very hardy and reliable. Plant in ordinary garden soil, but will tolerate wet areas.

Iris versicolor 'Claret Cup'     
Blue Flag Iris   

ZONE 4, HT 30", SUN   
Plant in moist soil or along pond and stream banks. Forms a large clump of upright foliage with gracefully arching tips. Ruby flowers bloom in late spring and early summer.  Green seed pods mature to brown.


Iris versicolor 'Kermesina'        
Blue Flag Iris   

ZONE 2, HT 1-2’, PT/FULL SUN     
A low maintenance plant with long lasting blooms in shades of purple and red.  Blooms late spring into mid summer.  Tolerates a variety of soil conditions.


Iris x germanica 'Champagne Elegance'
Bearded Iris
ZONE 3-9, HT 34", SUN/PART SUN
This prolific rebloomer produces elegant flowers with near-white standards and a blend of buff, apricot and peach falls. Bearded iris prefer slightly alkaline, well drained soil.

Iris x germanica 'Immortality'
Bearded Iris
ZONE 3-9, HT 30", SUN/PART SUN
This spectacular bearded iris can be seen blooming on the west side of our greenhouse in late spring and, amazingly, again in the fall. The pure white blooms have yellow beards and are delightfully fragrant.

Kirengeshoma palmata
Yellow Wax Bells
ZONE 5-9, HT 36", PART SUN
Hailing from the cool forests of Japan and Korea, this upright perennial has arching stems with large, lobed, soft-green leaves. Produces waxy yellow flowers in summer. Requires moist, humus rich, lime-free soil.


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