Iridacea (Iris Family)

Crested Iris
Evergreen foliage 18-24" with small orchid-like blooms in spring.  Likes azalea conditions.  Plant rhizome just beneath soil surface and mulch lightly in summer.  Spreads rapidly.

Dutch Iris
See Small Bulbs II - Annuals, Booth 6 Inside.

Louisiana Iris
Hardy, happy, perennial iris usually disease free.  Boom from late March through April.  Require plenty of water all year;  flood once or twice in Jan and Feb before blooming and water sufficiently in summer to maintain active growth.   Plant in low rich beds of peat moss, manure and soil just below soil surface.  Fertilize once or twice during the growing season with a balanced food.  After spring blossoms, cut bloom stalk off to 1" and remove all dead or diseased foliage.  Mulch heavily to prevent from sunburn during the hot summer. 

Transplant Louisiana Iris during dormant season, mid-August through October.  When transplanting, cut the leaves back in a fan shape, leaving about 8" growth.  Always keep the roots moist after they have been dug.  If property watered and fed, they may be left alone for several years.   

Crocosmia sp. 'Montbretia'
Masses of gladiolus-like flowers on wiry stems.  Plant 3" deep, 3" apart.  Multiplies freely.

Neomarica gracilis (Walking Iris)
Tender, evergreen to 30".  Green fans.  Blooms in spring with 2" blue and white flowers, with new plantlets forming as each flower fades.  Flower stalk falls to the ground and roots (i.e. walks).  Water well in spring and during the growing season.  Protect in the winter.  Great in hanging basket.

Freesia Laxa (formerly Lapeirousia laxa)
Red. Multiplies agressively

Iridacea (Iris Family) - A selection of varieties available, to be sold at the Bulb & Plant Mart and some are included in the Pre-Order