Horsford Gardens & Nursery

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.

Inula ensifolia
Inula

ZONE 4-9, HT 12", SUN
Brighten any spot in your garden with Inula's soft yellow daisy-like flowers. Makes a good edging plant.

	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 'Chasing Rainbows'
	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 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 'Azuma Kagami' Japanese Iris
	ZONE 4-9, HT 24", SUN/PART SUN Large bluish white flowers with lilac veins and purple stamens -- fabulous! Japanese iris love moist, acidic soils.

	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 ensata 'Eden's Blue Pearl' Japanese Iris
	ZONE 4-9, HT 34", SUN/PART SUN Sky blue flowers with white veins in mid summer. Got a marshy spot in your garden? This will love it!

	Iris ensata 'Eden's Delight' Japanese Iris
	ZONE 4-9, HT 34", SUN/PART SUN Large, purple, ruffled flowers with a small yellow mark near the throat. Prefers somewhat heavy, acid soil with ample water.

	Iris ensata 'Eden's Picasso' Japanese Iris
	ZONE 4-9, HT 34", SUN Purple flowers with yellow rays near the center and petals covered with streaks of white flecks. Prefers heavy soil and plenty of water.

Iris ensata 'Gracieuse'
Japanese Iris

ZONE 4-9, HT 36", SUN/PART SUN
Large white flowers with delicate lilac edges appear in mid summer -- truly elegant. Prefers somewhat heavy acid soil with ample water.

Iris ensata 'Pink Frost'
Japanese Iris

ZONE 4-9, HT 24", SUN
Large, soft pink flowers with yellow streaks. Petals are slightly ruffled at the edges. A great cut flower that tolerates wet growing conditions.

Iris ensata variegata
Variegated Japanese Iris

ZONE 4-9, HT 32", SUN
Large blue flowers in June and July with variegated leaves. Prefers somewhat heavy, acid soil with ample water.

Iris germanica 'City Slicker' German Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-8, HT 36", FULL SUN
Bright yellow beards with mahogany falls. Mid to late season bloomer.

Iris germanica 'Descanso' German Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-8, HT 36", FULL SUN
Bright tangerine beards with creamy pink falls in midsummer.

Iris germanica 'Enchanted One' German Iris

ZONE 3-8, HT 35", FULL SUN
This iris first blooms in midsummer and then reblooms in September. It has bright yellow standards with white beards. The falls are covered with violet veining.

Iris germanica 'Pass the Wine' German 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 'Princess Caroline de Monaco'
German Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-10, HT 34", FULL SUN
This elegant iris blooms early in the season with light blue ruffled petals and bright tangerine beards.

Iris germanica 'Savannah Sunset'
Bearded German Iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 38", FULL SUN
Bright orange flowers. 8-10 buds per stem.

Iris germanica 'Space Viking' German Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-8, HT 38", FULL SUN
Dark purple ruffles with blue-violet beards in midsummer. Very showy!

Iris germanica 'Swingtown' German Bearded Iris

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

Iris pseudacorus
Yellow Flag Iris

ZONE 5-8, HT 4', SUN
Wonderful plants for bog gardens or to edge streams and ponds. Loads of yellow flowers in early summer. Prefers moist or wet soil. Caution: can be invasive in some areas.

Iris pumila 'Boo'
Dwarf Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN The dwarf iris blooms earlier than the German bearded iris -- in mid spring. 'Boo' is white with purple blotches on the falls. Prefers soil on the dry side.

Iris pumila 'Yankee Skipper'
Dwarf Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
Blooming in mid-spring, before the taller bearded iris, 'Yankee Skipper' is a solid dark blue-purple. Prefers dry soil.

Iris sibirica 'Blue Moon'
Siberian Iris

ZONE 4-9, HT 36", SUN/PART SUN
A stunning Siberian iris with violet blue falls and contrasting clear blue styles. Blooms in late June with attractive, graceful foliage all summer. The seed pods are great in your fall and holiday arrangements.

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 'Chilled Wine'
Siberian Iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 28", SUN/PART SUN
The name conjures images of hot days and cool Pinot Grigio, but this plant has red-purple flowers -- we should rename it 'Chilled Cranberry Juice'. Whatever the name, it is a recommended addition to the garden and the vase.

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 'Little White'
Siberian Iris

ZONES 3-9, HT 12", SUN
A white dwarf iris that performs well at the front of a border or as an edging plant.

Iris sibirica 'Miss Duluth' Siberian iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 36", SUN
Deep violet blue with pale blue styles, these flowers pop up above the grassy foliage in late spring to early summer.

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 'Piorette'
Siberian Iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 24-36", FULL/PART SUN Marsh plant, good for planting in wet areas. Lovely deep blue flowers.

Iris sibirica 'Sea Shadow' Siberian iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 48", SUN
A striking iris with large, violet-blue flowers sporting flaring falls. Blooms appear above the foliage in early summer.

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
Blueflag

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 x germanica 'Breakers'
Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 36", SUN/PART SUN
The stunning medium blue flowers on this bearded iris bloom in late spring and again in early fall! This iris produces 8 to 10 flowers per stem and would make a great complement to 'Immortality', which is also a rebloomer.

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 'Clarence'
Bearded Iris

ZONE 3-9, HT 30", SUN/PART SUN
A reblooming iris that blooms in late spring and again in early fall, light blue to white standards and sky blue falls. Group with 'Immortality' and 'Breakers' for a festival of whites and blues in spring and fall.

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.

Jeffersonia diphylla
Twinleaf

ZONES 3-8, HT 10-12", FULL/DAPPLED SHADE
Eastern U.S. native, this clump-forming plant is useful as a specimen or en masse. Twin, liver-shaped, dusty blue-green leaves with white flowers in May followed by interesting pipe-shaped seed pods. Prefers moist, humus soil but will tolerate dryness once established.

Jovibarba hirta ssp arenaria
Mini Hens & Chicks

ZONE 4, HT 1", SUN
Possibly the tiniest hens & chicks, they are adorable! Tuck them into rock crevices and use them in troughs.

	*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.