Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Sparkling blooms in January

Name: Alerian iris (Iris unguicularis)
Zones: 7 to 9
Size: 12 to 18 inches tall and wide
Conditions: Full sun to light shade; well-drained soil





The evergreen floiage of Algerian iris gives this species more landscape potential than other irises. Its winter blooms, which open from December to February, make it more valuable still. Although Algerian iris stays green, it goes dormant in summer. Do not give it supplemental summer water: Water stimulates soft growth, which will make the plant vulnerable to frost later on.

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