Iris robusta Gerald Darby Bulgaria snapping pictures

snapping pictures

The lavender flowers top the 18" wide clump in late summer and often into fall

Starting in July and continuing through October

Solidago 'Fireworks' goldenrod requires little maintenance

Iris robusta Gerald Darby Bulgaria snapping picturesIris 'Gerald Darby' is a spectacular 1967 introduction of the naturally occurring hybrid between our native Iris virginica and Iris versicolor. This selection was created by Iris breeder, the late Gerald Darby, and eventually named in his honor. The base of the upright foliage emerges bright purple in early spring. Rising out of the foliage in spring are the 2' tall, black purple flower scapes, which are topped with blue purple flowers, typical of