Iris ensata Sweet Murmur Irids Although the Brazilian Orchid tree

Although the Brazilian Orchid tree survives for us

so there will be plenty to share

purple-grey foliage of Canna 'Intrigue' makes one of the most stunning accent plants in the garden

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The flower emerges from near the top of the stem like a yellow-orange torpedo

Iris ensata Sweet Murmur Irids Although the Brazilian Orchid treeThis 1961 deer resistant introduction from Oregon's Japanese iris guru, Walter Marx, is one of the shorter Japanese iris we have grown, topping out, starting in mid June, at 26" tall with flat 6" wide flowers. The wavy petals are white in the center with a ruffled dark purple border a very nice hummingbird treat. Moist to regular garden soils are fine for Iris 'Sweet Murmur', but divide the clumps every 3 4 years for best flowering.