Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Ecuador Arisaema candidissimum offsets slowly in

Arisaema candidissimum offsets slowly in a well-drained site

where this hardy olive cultivar originated in the 17th century

Iris japonica is notoriously lacking in floral power

no way to tell until they mature

Iris unguicularis Francis Wolseley Ecuador Arisaema candidissimum offsets slowly inThis splendid selection of winter flowering iris comes from our friend John Elsley, who got this from plantswoman extraordinaire Beth Chatto, who reportedly got it from Francis Wolseley's UK garden. In our trials, Iris unguicularis 'Francis Wolseley' has been a vigorous grower, topped from fall through March (NC) with an abundance of medium lavender flowers, each highlighted by a central tuxedo pattern of white with small purple flecks and a central