Iris cristata Eco Orchid Giant Shrubs and Conifers The 12' tall woody stems

The 12' tall woody stems are adorned with glaucous juniper-like foliage and topped from May until frost with stunning open plumes of light pink flowers

(aka: Verbena canadensis 'Rosea'

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Erythrina herbacea

is a native (Pennsylvannia south to Mississippi) woodland floodplain denizen

Iris cristata Eco Orchid Giant Shrubs and Conifers The 12' tall woody stemsIris 'Eco Orchid Giant' is a Don Jacobs selection of widespread woodland native, Iris cristata. This extremely floriferous form was collected in Murray County, Georgia in 1988, and subsequently registered with the American Iris Society in 1993. The slowly expanding, 5" tall patch of foliage is nearly obscured with orchid blue flowers, starting for us in mid April. Good drainage and light shade are the key to success.