Iris anguifuga Snake Bane Thailand This is the true species

This is the true species

Several years ago

This hand pollinated strain of lenten roses come from the amazing breeding program of Ernie and Marietta O'Bryne of Oregon

a limited collector's edition (not associated with the Franklin Mint) plant for a special site in the woodland garden

although it's a good bit more winter hardy

Iris anguifuga Snake Bane Thailand This is the true speciesThe Chinese native Iris anguifuga, named in 1980, hails from sunny grassland slopes in Anhui, Guangxi, and Hubei, China. Although it has been cultivated for centuries for snake removal, it was only recently recognized as a distinct species. This odd, beardless species emerges in fall and remains evergreen all winter. In March, the foliage expands upward along with the 18" tall flowering spikes, which first open for us in early April (NC). Each spike