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American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses

Iris 'Cantina' - Tall Bearded Iris (632 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:41:57 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

arge reddish-violet flushed with blue. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern (748 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:09:05 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Title

This great little fern does well in a wide range of conditions but best of all is that it is compact in size and is one of the few ferns that fairs well with neglect and does extremely well in wet habitats. It stays under 12 tall and sends creeping runners which sprout new plantlets. When it is actively growing it has a very subtle, but clear lemon scent. It is an excellent house plant! ...

Iris ensata 'August Emperor' - Japanese Water Iris (1932 readers)

Contributed by amazon 23.05 2007 on 08:08:20 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

The last of the Irises to bloom and, oh, what a finale! These large showy Irises put on a breath-taking display with exotic flowers and blue-green, sword-like foliage. The centre of attention in early summer! Royal purple flowers with handsome blue-toned edges and golden highlights. An elegant key-note plant in the border or cut-flower display. ...

Belamcanda chinensis - Leopard Lily (728 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:15:47 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

An unusual perennial for the warm sunny border with sword-like rich green leaves and clusters of delightfully speckled flowers, for the first time offered in a wide range of colors. In autumn the seed pods burst to reveal clusters of black seeds like blackberries. Will flower in its first summer from seed. Flowers early summer. Height: 36-40 inches. Prefers sun. Hardy in zones 5-9. Also know as the Blackberry Lily! ...

Iris 'Persian Berry' - Tall Bearded Iris (580 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:03:58 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Blue-raspberry, maroon shoulders, tangerine beard. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage ...

Iris 'Beautiful Vision' - Bearded Iris (618 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:31:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Beautiful Vision is well named. Its lush pastel pink with just the solf, velvety bloom iris gardeners love. With large flowers and a vivid orangy beard, these blooms will light up any garden, and be spectacular in your arrangements. ...

Iris 'Joyce Terry' - Tall Bearded Iris (567 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.10 2007 on 08:55:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Bicolor with yellow standards and beards, white falls edged in yellow. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage ...

Iris 'Firebreather' - Tall Bearded Iris (616 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:56:12 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Nice bright orange flowers. These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. They enjoy full or part sun and well-drained soil. Plant about 15-18 inches apart. No. 1 rhizomes Hardy in Zone: 4-10 Height: 30-36 Blooms: May-Jun ...

Iris 'Champagne Elegance' - Bearded Iris (740 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.07 2007 on 21:23:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

White and apricot flowers, re-blooms later in the summer. These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. They enjoy full or part sun and well-drained soil. Plant about 15-18 inches apart. ...

Iris 'Best Bet' - Tall Bearded Iris (644 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:32:51 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Light wisteria blue standards with contrasting deep hyacinth blue falls. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...

Iris 'Lady Friend' - Tall Bearded Iris (545 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:59:38 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

There are no clear red iris, but iris breeders have approached red from a number of directions. . These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...

Iris 'Lady in Red' - Dwarf Bearded Iris (550 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.08 2007 on 09:41:03 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

There are no clear red iris, but iris breeders have approached red from a number of directions. These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. They enjoy full or part sun and well-drained soil. Plant about 15-18 inches apart. ...

Iris 'Hemstitched - Tall Bearded Iris (666 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:12:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

A Tall Bearded Iris with spanking white, ruffle-edged blooms that are etched in lilac like an antique quilt. In addition to unusual color and fragrance, Hemstitched inherited the reblooming habit of its notable parent, Earl of Essex. ...

Iris 'English Charm' - Bearded Iris (705 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 09:35:12 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

(B. Blyth 1990) M & RBL 34 Clean white standards are heavily veined with peach-apricot on this iris. The falls are more solid peach, but have a nice edge of white on each petal. Parentage: (Love Chant x Festive Skirt) X Cameo Wine ...

Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' - Bright Edge Adam's Needle (1321 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 14:41:35 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

An exotic-looking tuft of sword-shaped leaves, striped with yellow centers and green edges. Tall panicles hung with white bell-shaped flowers, sprout high above the plant in summer. ...

Iris 'Gypsy Romance' - Tall Bearded Iris (614 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 07:47:26 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

The rich reds of this iris will light up your late spring garden. With large flowers in glowing royal red/purple, these blooms are a knock-out in the garden or in a vase. The beard is pure purple on each red/purple fall. ...

Gladiolus 'Can-Can' - Gladiolia (724 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 11:27:31 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Can-Can: Light yellow with a rose edge. Prized for large bouquets, stately gladioli (yes, thats the accepted plural form, and much more graceful than the alternatives) offer an enormous color range, including the most delicate pastels, bold hues and almost unimaginable bi-colors. Their sword-like foliage and tall impressive flower spikes, make striking accents in the mixed flower border. For best garden effect, plant in groups of six or more of a single color. Or grow dozens of them in a bed res ...