Iris unguicularis Purple Snow Dryopteris byzantinus 'Cruentus' used to be

byzantinus 'Cruentus' used to be only available as a pass-along plant

The color combination of pinks and oranges in the flowers changes constantly throughout the day

Each flower can reach an amazing 4" in width

Paeonia obovata is a great textural foliage contrast to hostas and ferns in the woodland garden

reinforcing our experience that this is not a deep shade lover

Iris unguicularis Purple Snow Dryopteris byzantinus 'Cruentus' used to beIris unguicularis 'Purple Snow' is a 2014 Plant Delights introductions a seedling selection from Iris 'Mary Bernard'. We selected this exceptional clone because of its good vigor and lovely dark purple flowers from November through March. The flowers of Iris unguicularis 'Purple Snow' are dark purple with a contrasting narrow purple eye zone, flanked with white chevrons quite attractive.