Iris - Mother Earth

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Iris - Mother Earth

Iris ‘Mother Earth ’is useful in many ways. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. This Iris blooms heavily in early summer and then reblooms in late summer, ‘Mother Earth’ is an attractive backdrop for your garden and is an easily grown Iris. The Iris Mother Earth, Iris', part of the reblooming Bearded Iris family, has creamy oyster standards with lavender blush and falls and 8-10 blooms per stem. The Iris ‘Mother Earth’ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. With a velvety texture and beautiful evergreen foliage, it has a plant height of 37’ and a width of 18-24”. It can also be used in difficult banks for preventing erosion. ... more information

 

Canna - Pretoria It has a plant height of 3-4’ and a plant spread of 24-36”. ‘Pretoria’ is a prolific grower and medium in size. For a tropical look in your garden, don’t forget Canna’s. It will bloom from July to October. Cannas are an excellent choice for patio plants and they add color, height, and texture to any perennial border. ‘Pretoria’ should be planted in full sun and in a well drained area. The Canna Pretoria, 'Canna', also known as a novelty Canna or Bengal Tiger, has bold orange flowers with yellow and green striped variegated foliage.

Iris - Mother Earth