Iris versicolor John Wood Ferns and Allies montana 'Cho Ko Nishiki'

montana 'Cho Ko Nishiki'

Cyclamen cilicium is a Turkish native that seems to prefer a bit more sun and better drainage than other species

From early June (NC) through October

winter-blooming Algerian iris is one of our favorites for its ability to flower when few others dare

A sharp knife drawn through the base of the stem often works better than pruning shears

Iris versicolor John Wood Ferns and Allies montana 'Cho Ko Nishiki'Iris versicolor 'John Wood' is an amazing 1998 selection of the US native blue flag iris that was hybridized by John Wood and registered by Everett Lineberger. The spring foliage emerges with a spectacular black purple base and is topped, starting in mid May, with 42" stalks of flowers, each composed of violet falls with a yellow throat and a pink zone between, all adorned with violet veining. The flowers are topped with 6 standard petals three violet