{"title":"Irids","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris relatives ... the Irids. Sometimes botanists come up with shortened words to describe a plant family. In the case of Iris relatives in the family Iridaceae, botanists use the shortened term irids. Other examples of this phenomenon are aroids (family araceae) and amaryllids (family amaryllidaceae). Like all plant groups, there are gardeners who collect irids and are always looking for the next rare or unusual iris relative. Here at Plant Delights Nursery, we have an enormous on-line plant catalog and have searched through it to create this mini-catalog of irids that look great in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIrids that we sell here at Plant Delights Nursery include: Anomatheca, Belamcanda (and sometimes xPardancanda), Crocosmia, Cypella, Gelasine, Gladiolus, Iris, Moraea, and Sisyrinchium When you are ready to buy irids for your garden, check out our online list of irids for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"belamcanda-chinensis-hello-yellow","title":"Belamcanda chinensis Hello Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Iris domestica, Belamcanda flabellata 'Hello Yellow') This easy-to-grow dwarf blackberry lily is one of those adorable plants you can't help but love. Belamcanda 'Hello Yellow' is an iris relative that looks more like a dwarf gladiolus in foliage until it is topped in July with 20\" tall spikes of 1\" round, buttery yellow flowers, followed by blackberry-like ornamental seed pods...a truly great summer-flowering perennial for the border or a knockout in a mass planting!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000635525,"sku":"867","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Belamcanda-chinensis-Hello-Yellow.i-867.s-14121.r-1.jpg?v=1791290222"},{"product_id":"iris-ensata-silverband","title":"Iris ensata Silverband","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Iris ensata 'Variegata') If you want to brighten up a garden, aquatic or otherwise, Silverband Japanese iris is your plant. Iris ensata 'Silverband' is a strikingly beautiful, deer-resistant iris with broad, creamy white-and-green, vertically striped foliage. Each clump of Iris ensata 'Silverband' can reach 28\" tall x 1' wide. In late spring, each clump is topped with attractive, pale lavender-blue flowers. This variegated Japanese iris is happy in all but the driest of garden soils. For years, this clone was sold under the invalid name Iris ensata 'Variegata'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6BkVXhkAeJ4?si=x8qJFk3CkP0nM_LF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001034949,"sku":"1349","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Iris-ensata-Silverband.i-1349.s-61447.r-1_1b68c796-0fa0-45b9-9223-3a46429ecfa7.jpg?v=1790707410"},{"product_id":"iris-robusta-gerald-darby","title":"Iris robusta Gerald Darby","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris 'Gerald Darby' is a spectacular 1967 introduction of the naturally-occurring hybrid between our native Iris virginica and Iris versicolor. This selection was created by Iris breeder, the late Gerald Darby, and eventually named in his honor. The base of the upright foliage emerges bright purple in early spring. Rising out of the foliage in spring are the 2' tall, black purple flower scapes, which are topped with blue purple flowers, typical of Iris virginica. Iris x robusta 'Gerald Darby' will grow happily in shallow standing water or in average moisture garden soils. This is really a fun plant for color conscious designers.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001314309,"sku":"1708","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Iris-robusta-Gerald-Darby.i-1708.s-68094.r-1_208532aa-245d-4b53-af58-003b6164091c.jpg?v=1791919335"},{"product_id":"iris-cristata-powder-blue-giant","title":"Iris cristata Powder Blue Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant' is a superb form of our native deer-resistant Iris cristata, discovered by Samuel Norris (who created the first xPardancandas) of Owensboro, Kentucky, in the early 1960s in a 200-yard-long bank of Iris cristata in Litchfield, Kentucky. Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant' was registered and named by Joe Pye Weed Gardens, Massachusetts, in 1998. The light blue flowers, to 3\" wide, are gigantic for this species and a hummingbird delight. This vigorously spreading form grows to 1' tall and is a superb choice for a dry location in the woodland garden. Iris 'Powder Blue Giant' was awarded the American Iris Society's Award of Merit in 2003 and the Signa Medal in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024733125,"sku":"2592","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Iris-cristata-Powder-Blue-Giant.i-2592.s-64319.r-1.jpg?v=1790780535"},{"product_id":"cypella-coelestis","title":"Cypella coelestis","description":"\u003cp\u003e(syn: Cypella plumbea) Cypella coelestis is a little-known but highly prized South American bulb. The pleated, blue-green foliage on this iris relative most closely resembles that of a young palm tree. From midsummer onward, the easy-to-grow Cypella coelestis is topped with blue, goblet-shaped flowers on sturdy but airy, 2' tall stems. Each flower has 6 petals: 3 large blue-lavender ones and 3 smaller tricolor ones of white, yellow, and blue. Although each goblet flower lasts only one day, the succession of flowers will provide color for several months. Cypella coelestis is quite unique and quite wonderful in a well-drained sunny spot in the garden!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is it that so many sky-blue flowers are only open in the morning?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCypella coelestis closely resembles a blue flowered Tigridia in both flower and plant. As it blooms for many months, the tidy minded gardener might want to prune off the spent flower stalks so that they don't detract from the flowers produced on new scapes. Cut plant to ground after frost kills it back. It will return each spring. It is easily raised from seed, though it is a bit slow to germinate. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts tall slender habit allows it to be grown through shorter sturdier neighbors. Combine it with yellow daylilies like 'Statuesque' or 'Purity'. A sunny location suits it best. It is drought tolerant. Avoid soggy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025548229,"sku":"3735","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Cypella-coelestis.i-3735.s-64202.r-1.jpg?v=1786476594"},{"product_id":"iris-versicolor-john-wood","title":"Iris versicolor John Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris 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 and 3 mauvy pink...quite unique and quite a show. Iris 'John Wood', which was awarded the American Iris Society's Award of Merit in 2003 and the Signa Medal in 2006, can be grown in typical garden soil or as a marginal aquatic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025696773,"sku":"3908","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Iris-versicolor-John-Wood.i-3908.s-63651.r-1_31a7c7ac-33f4-4425-90e3-62fcf5bc6e00.jpg?v=1776781299"},{"product_id":"iris-louisiana-geisha-eyes","title":"Iris louisiana Geisha Eyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris x louisiana 'Geisha Eyes' is a favorite Louisiana iris selection with 30\" tall flowering stalks in early May, topped with a parade of large, blue-lavender, 6-fall flowers, each highlighted with a dramatic reticulated yellow eye. Now, I can't personally attest that the flower actually resembles a geisha's eyes, since I've never indulged (that I'll admit to), but, regardless, this is one dolled-up iris flower. As is the case with all Louisiana iris, they can be grown in shallow water or in any average moisture garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025697861,"sku":"3912","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Iris-louisiana-Geisha-Eyes.i-3912.s-63412.r-1.jpg?v=1790256844"},{"product_id":"pardancanda-norrisii-sangria","title":"Pardancanda norrisii Sangria","description":"\u003cp\u003ePardancanda 'Sangria' is an introduction from the breeding program of the late Harlan Hamernik of Bluebird Nursery that is a fantastic new addition to the summer flower border. This bigeneric hybrid (pardanthopsis x belamcanda) makes a multi-fan clump of sword-like, green foliage. Beginning in early to mid-July, the clumps are topped with splendid, flat, six-petaled flowers...three petals of violet purple (RHS 70A), alternating with three petals of peachy pink. Everyone who sees this stops immediately...we think you will love it! Our plants are from division since this cultivar does not come true from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3UluGgivbw4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025703173,"sku":"3916","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Pardancanda-norrisii-Sangria.i-3916.s-66422.r-1_05c49cba-cb44-4eaa-8143-95705dbc871b.jpg?v=1787927732"},{"product_id":"sisyrinchium-angustifolium-lucerne","title":"Sisyrinchium angustifolium Lucerne","description":"\u003cp\u003eSisyrinchium 'Lucerne' is an amazing selection of our native blue-eyed grass, made by plantsman Robert Herman, formerly of White Flower Farm, while in \u003ca title=\"Opens wiki for Lucerne, Switzerland in new tab\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lucerne\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLucerne, Switzerland\u003c\/a\u003e. The amazingly large, 0.75\", blue-purple flowers top the narrow, iris-like foliage from May until July. Lucerne blue-eyed grass does not have the proclivity to try and take over the world with aggressive seeding...wonderful!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it's a virtually maintenance free perennial. Other than dividing your plant to spread around, there is little else to do to keep your plant happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis blue-eyed grass prefers bright sun and well drained soils. In the proper conditions, this blue-eyed grass is bulletproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is most often used as a solitary specimen in a rock garden, but it can be planted in mass if you have enough plant. We'd recommend planting them on 1' centers, or slightly closer for best effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees are the primary pollinators of the blue-eyed grasses like 'Lucerne'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026140741,"sku":"4782","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Sisyrinchium-angustifolium-Lucerne.i-4782.s-65561.r-1.jpg?v=1789492281"},{"product_id":"sisyrinchium-nashii-suwannee","title":"Sisyrinchium nashii Suwannee","description":"\u003cp\u003eSisyrinchium nashii 'Suwannee' is a superb native blue-eyed grass, found by plantsman Charles Webb in Madison County, Florida, on the limestone banks of the Suwannee River. It is very different from our typical weedy Sisyrinchium angustifolium. It produces the most incredible floral show of any sisyrinchium we have grown while not littering the ground with seedlings. I suwannee it makes fast-multiplying, 8\" tall clumps that are ablaze with clouds of sky blue flowers in early May. Wait, ablaze with blue...hmmm, not sure if that's possible. Sisyrinchium 'Suwannee' seems to thrive in both dry sun and wet shade...gotta love it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5lRksh26ACg?si=6-RjYLvns8AvWKe2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026143109,"sku":"4789","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Sisyrinchium-nashii-Suwannee.i-4789.s-68137.r-1_d31f5284-04d7-41c5-a74a-c0f1ef4f8b21.jpg?v=1791994180"},{"product_id":"calydorea-coelestina","title":"Calydorea coelestina","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Sphenostigma coelestinum) The amazing irid, Calydorea coelestina is a rare and threatened North American native wildflower endemic to a small region in northeastern Florida. The 6\" long, green-pleated, iris-like leaves form a small clump. Starting in early summer and continuing into late summer, the tiny tufts of Calydorea coelestina are topped with 6\" stalks, each ending in a huge, 2\" deep violet flower. Each flower remains open only until noon, so plant this in a special place where it can be enjoyed early in the day. Although native to bogs and grassy pinelands, we have found Calydorea coelestina to be extraordinarily easy to grow in a container or in a wide range of drier garden conditions. 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We think you'll really enjoy this exceptional form of Iris unguicularis.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027559301,"sku":"6636","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Iris-unguicularis-Francis-Wolseley.i-6636.s-63409.r-1.jpg?v=1788286523"},{"product_id":"iris-ensata-queens-tiara","title":"Iris ensata Queens Tiara","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris 'Queen's Tiara' is a vigorous deer-resistant selection of the winter deciduous Japanese Iris ensata, topped, starting in mid-May, with large, flat-petalled white flowers highlighted in the center by short purple standards (upright petals)...a very attractive combination. 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