Bletilla striata Soryu Dwarf Plants Iris cristata 'Edgar Anderson' is

Iris cristata 'Edgar Anderson' is one of Anderson's original Missouri collections that was later named for Anderson by Irisarian Bob Pries

The deeply-guttered grey-green upright

resembling a "Meadow Muffin"

Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring

Bletilla striata Soryu Dwarf Plants Iris cristata 'Edgar Anderson' isBletilla striata 'Soryu' is a lovely Japanese selection of the hardy ground orchid, topped in late April early May with 2' tall flower stalks ending in a cluster of 1" mauvy lavender flowers that have a distinctive bluish cast. The contrasting white throat and dark purple lip make a scrumptious garden specimen. Slightly moist soils are best, although bletillas are very easy to grow in a wide range of less than perfect conditions.