Iris tectorum ~ Japanese Roof Iris size-65-g The small dark green lobed

The small dark green lobed foliage is all but covered by the abundant colorful bloom of small pink-red flowers with yellow stripes that last from spring until the first frost

multi-stemmed native deciduous shrub with unusually intensely colored berries and glossy wrinkled dark green leaves that turn dark maroon-red in fall

Tall stems sport large scarlet red-orange flowers in summer that are followed by attractive seedpods in fall

IMAGES: Photo by jonathan

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Iris tectorum ~ Japanese Roof Iris size-65-g The small dark green lobedJapanese Roof Iris is a tall deciduous perennial with long, sword like foliage that fans from the base and large, bright purple beardless flowers with white crests in spring attracting bees. Grows best in rich, well drained acidic soils. Drought, deer, and wet soil tolerant once established. Type: Perennial Origins: China, Korea and Burma Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: