This highly diverse group of plants have flowers in virtually every color. All have sword-shaped, grassy leaves that form a clump. Bloom time is spring to early summer.

Strong clumps of grassy dark green leaves that remain attractive all season. Delicate looking flowers rise above on slender stems. They bloom before Japanese Iris but after German-bearded Iris. They tolerate shade and moist soils better than most Irises as well as poorly drained soil. Very long lived.

This plant form clumps of grassy foliage with a late spring display of butterfly-like flowers. Plants are sturdy and upright. This midsize selection has deep violet-purple blooms with a yellow throat, and a golden pencil edge to each petal..

Size 1 gallon, Zone 3-4, Height 24-00", Width 18-24", Full Sun to Part Shade, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly