did you know?

According to Greek myth, Iris, goddess of the rainbow, served as an emissary of the gods. She traveled along rainbows, and colorful iris flowers sprang up wherever she alighted.

how to sow/plant:

Plant in fall, 6 weeks before ground freezes. To prepare beds, turn soil to a depth of 6 inches, and rake smooth. Set bulbs 4 inches deep and 3?4 inches apart. For a naturalized look, toss a handful of bulbs on the ground and plant, separating any bulbs that fall too closely together. Unless soil is very dry, there is no need to water upon planting.

water and fertilize:

In early spring when shoots emerge and again after flowers fade, feed with an all-purpose bulb fertilizer, following package directions.

garden hint:

It's easy to forget where you've planted these and other early-spring bulbs. Mark them with a label, or map your garden, so you don't accidentally dig them up later in the season. To force, pot bulbs with tops 1/2 inch below rim; bulbs should be nearly touching for full display. Cover with potting soil, and water well. Place in cold frame or refrigerator for 15 weeks, then move to warm, sunny location. When flowers appear, move to indirect light.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Disease Resistant
• Fragrant

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders (plant for early spring color on the edges of border or rock garden)
• Forcing
• Rock Garden

other uses:

combine with:

snowdrops Siberian squill and winter aconite