Cyclamen hederifolium ssp crassifolium Eucomis Iris 'Gerald Darby' is a

Iris 'Gerald Darby' is a spectacular 1967 introduction of the naturally-occurring hybrid between our native Iris virginica and Iris versicolor

Iris laevigata 'Variegata' needs rich moist soil and grows fine in 6-8" of standing water as an aquatic

fine texture of the fronds serves as a perfect backdrop for hostas and other bold foliage plants

although the new growth emerges very late (reports indicate success in parts of zone 6)

each loaded with medium lavender flowers

Cyclamen hederifolium ssp crassifolium Eucomis Iris 'Gerald Darby' is aCyclamen hederifolium ssp. crassifolium is a subspecies of Cyclamen hederifolium from the Greek Peloponnese that was formally described in 2009 as being different from typical Cyclamen hederifolium in both appearance and chromosome number. Each two toned, highly patterned, heart shaped green leaf is also adorned with a central framed silver blotch. As with typical Cyclamen hederifolium, the flowering period extends from late July through November (NC)