May 31, 2021
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Iris germanica
Iris germanica is a hardy perennial which spreads by rhizomes. It needs a dry, open position and as much sun as possible. It is this plant which produces many of the beautiful hybrid bearded irises which are such a feature of cottage gardens in early summer. The wild plant has flowers of pale lilac with yellow markings, but hybrids are available in a wide range from white to almost black and with every shade of blue, purple and yellow in between as well as some…
