Siberian Iris....organically grown....fresh dug from our fields.
According to Dr. Currier McEwen, America's foremost breeder of Siberian Iris, these
robust plants were in cultivation by 1600! Siberian Iris have a much more delicate foliage display than other iris,
producing stands of thin, grass-like leaves. Siberians bloom just after the bearded iris and before the
Louisiana. Tolerating a wide range of light, soil conditions and winter temperatures Siberian Iris are about as
care-free a garden plant as possible. While full sun and a slightly acidic soil with average water are best, varying
degrees ofthe norm are easily tolerated by this hardy grower. One of the parents of many of todays' cultivars is
i. sanguinea which is native to Siberia, Korea, Japan and northeastern China. No wonder this garden gem is
so hardy! For the most part Siberians are listed as zone 3 in the literature. I list zone 4 only because that's
where I grow them, and they do fine here, -30F winters. We are now accepting orders for the '08
season to be shipped in the fall. Limited Quantities, please reserve your plants early.
'Salamander Crossing' - This new 1999 introduction of the carefree
Siberian Iris offers stately 42 inch tall flower stalks that bloom with
wonderful heavily speckled lavender over both the pale yellow falls and
white standards. The lavender speckling is also evident on the styles. A
beautiful and delicate flower, it brings a welcome palette of soft color to
the garden. An early to late season bloomer, this iris will give you years of
enjoyment in a sunny location. Zone 4. $10.00
'Linda Mary' . A distinctive 1990 introduction that won an Honorable
Mention in 1991 for it's outstanding qualities. This 36 inch tall iris proudly
displays it's ruffled light red-purple flowers in the early to mid-season.
Marked with a distinctive white halo each flower also displays styles with a
blue mid-rib that shades into turquoise. Vigorous deer resistant plants thrive
for years in well drained soil. Zone 4. $8.00
'Snow Queen' - The queen of white Siberians has been lightening up
gardens for generations. Originally imported from Japan in 1900, it is
thought to be a form of I. Sanguinea. In my garden both I. Sanguinea and
'Snow Queen' start blooming on the same day, interesting, lineage must
be showing. Add a bright spot to a darker corner of your plantings.
Height is 18 inches and it is an early June bloomer here in Wisconsin.
Zone 4. $8.00
'My Love' - Starting it's bloom in the bearded iris's mid-season, 'My
Love' sends it's thin spires well above the reed like foliage, making for a
very graceful looking plant form. Beautifully erect large standards add a
butterfly like appearance to the azure blue flowers that are accented with
gold and white haft marks. Nice veining in the falls adds to the overall
interest of this flower. At 37 inches tall 'My Love' gives a solid
presentation in the June flower garden. Hardy here in solid zone 4
Wisconsin. A registered re-bloomer. $8.00
'Eric the Red' - One gets the flash of sunlight through a goblet of cabernet
deep within the petals of this delightful iris. Good form, at 30 inches with
gorgeous flowers and an overall vigorous grower that quickly makes good sized
clumps. All these features add-up to make 'Eric the Red' a welcome addition to
the garden. Each flower is a substantial 3-1/2 inches adding to the total effect.
Upright leaf habit is well below the cloud of flowers, which perch handsomely
above. A proven performer here in Zone 4 Wisconsin. A Morgan Award
winner. June bloomer. $8.00 Each $20.00 Set ofThree Plants
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'Illini Charm' - When I first saw this iris it caught me by surprise in the corner
of my eye, then turning I realized it was the first time I had seen such a delightful
color in the beardless iris bed. Very pale pastel magenta falls accented with
blue veining through a white signal which end in the butter yellow throat. Good
substance is displayed in the erect standards. A mid-height plant at 20 inches.
'Illini Charm' likes it here in zone 4. Early to mid-June bloomer. $8.00
'Lois J' - This iris is rich. Possessing large 4 inch flowers, the over all
structure is clean and substantial, standing 33 inches. This iris is a very regal
deep blue, almost purple. In the sea of blue, on each semi-flaring petal, blue
veined white signal rays flow out from the throat. The erect and generous
standards add to the fine composition of each flower. 'Lois J' is an easy
grower forming nice sized clumps quickly. Hardy here in zone 4 Wisconsin,
where last winter we had several nights of -26f. Early to mid-June bloomer.
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'Flight of Butterflies' - A diminutive addition to the front or mid-border,
'Flight of Butterflies' stands 28 inches and offers dainty petals displaying
beautiful blue veining through the white petals. Flowers are a respectable 3
inches which sit high above the thin grass like foliage. As the clump grows, and
the number of flowers multiplies, this iris certainly takes on it's name sake in
the slightest breeze. Zone 4. Early to mid-June bloomer. $8.00
Sibtosa 'Berlin Challenger' - A Setosa Siberian cross,
Sibtosa iris are thought to have been collected from the wild centuries
ago in China. An extremely hardy plant that is good into zone 3 and
has done well here to -26f. Flowers ride high on sturdy 39 inch tall
stalks displaying their impressive characteristics. Large 3-1/2 inch sky
blue flowers are accented with blue veining emerging from the throat and
then flowing through the nice butter yellow pre-signal before running
through large white signals. Early to mid-June bloomer. Same care as
Siberian. $8.00
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'Butter & Sugar' - A captivating bi-tone that seems to immediately capture
the eye of most of my garden visitors. Setting itself apart from the crowd is
exactly what 'Butter & Sugar' is all about. Showing good substance and form
it stands 28" with stately 3 1/2 inch flowers. A Dr. McEwen 1977 Hybrid,
it is both a Morgan Award and Morgan Medal winner. The pleasing
combination of the lemon yellow falls and snow white standards will bring
years of enjoyment to your iris bed. Zone 4. $8.00
'Harpswell Haze' - A creation from the garden of Dr. Currier McEwen,
the pre-eminent hybridizer of Siberian iris in America, this iris is named after
his hometown in Maine. An iris for the mid border at 32 inches, it carries the 4
inch flowers above the leaves for a very dramatic display. Flaunting a welcome
light blue into the iris bed 'Harpswell Haze is a welcome respite. The falls are
slightly mottled for an interesting effect and they are accented with a subtle
yellow signal. Zone 4 $8.00 Each $20.00 Set of Three Plants
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'Lemon Veil' - This iris is a beautiful 2000 introduction by
Bauer-Coble, displaying a yellow with lavender tricolor overtone. The
falls are pearl lavender over light yellow which produces an alluring depth
of color. Each fall radiates from a slight green throat which grows into
the yellow signal. Pearl white standards with yellow mid-vein, pearl white
styles with lavender shading. At 33 inches tall, it displays itself in the
early to mid-season garden. A 2004 Honorable Mention winner from
the American Iris Society. Zone 4. $10.00
'Pas-de-Deux' - A Hollingworth introduction in 1988, 'Pas-de-Deaux
won the Award of Merit in 1994. Gracing the mid to late garden it brings
it's wonderful pastel shades of cream and yellow into the garden at a most
needed time. The falls show a pleated and wide form with lemon yellow
shading. At 26 inches it is suited for most garden installations. Zone 4.
$10.00
'Ranman' - A 1997 Shidara introduction, it's name means 'full
bloom'. A mid- season bloomer that attracts quite a bit of
attention at it's 30 inch height and distinguishing coloration.
Grouped in the pink Siberian section it shows beautiful, and not
so easy to find color. A sure way to light up a favorite place in
your garden. Zone 4. $8.00
'Sultan's Ruby' - Another Hollingworth introduction from 1988
'Sultan's Ruby' won the top award given Siberian iris, the Morgan-Wood
medal, in 1994. Standing a stately 29 inches, it displays it's enchanting
deep magenta flowers in the mid-season. The veined white signals add an
interesting focal point to the overall beauty of this award winner. Zone 4.
$8.00
'Lady Vanessa' - One of our new favorites! Each 3-1/2 inch plus flower
sits beautifully above the foliage. You can expect the flowers to be two to
three feet above the ground, making for a dramatic display. A 1986
Hollingworth introduction with lavender/red coloration on the falls
gorgeously accented with white signals delicately veined in lavender. The
standards are ruffled round tipped in white. Zone 4. Early to mid-June
bloomer. $8.00
'Dreaming Spires' - This is a very rich iris that anchors a setting in
your garden with it's luxury of deep blue color. Twenty four inch tall
plants display the ample 5 inch flowers with authority. The deep blue
falls are nicely offset with lighter blue tints in the standards. A sure
bloomer that never fails to garner glances and comments from the visitors
to my gardens. Zone 4. Early to mid-June bloomer. $8.00
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'Fairy Fingers' - Receiving an Honorable Mention [HM} from the
American Iris Society in 1996. 'Fairy Fingers' continues to delight gardeners
who include it in their Siberian iris plantings. At 18" it holds a special place for
Siberians in that it can be planted in the front of a bed, or used close to the
edge of a border. It's predominate white color is beautifully accented with full
yellow signals. A medium season bloomer. Zone 4. $8.00
'Lady Lilac' - A 1991 introduction by renowned hybridizer, Dr. Currier
McEwen. 'Lady Lilac' has been voted a favorite among gardeners growing
Dr. McEwen's creations. A very early to mid-season bloomer it fills a niche
in the early garden offering a pink-lilac color scheme to the landscape. A
tetraploid that stands 32" and shows it's feathered styles and ruffled falls
with grace. Zone 4. $8.00
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Sibtosa 'Dutchess' - A Siberian inter species cross by Tamberg
introduced in 2002. Full lavender-pink falls fading into lavender with
delicate deeper lavender veining emanating from the yellow signal. The
standards and styles are nearly pure white. Beautiful color combination!
Long bloom season. 'Dutchess' blooms in the early to mid-season and is
36" tall. Zone 4. $12.00
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'Chilled Wine' - Beautiful red-purple hues that really stand out in
the perennial garden. Healthy care free plants quickly form eye
catching stands. A late May-early June bloomer here in Wisconsin.
32" height. Zone 4 $8.00
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