Iris versicolor John Wood Ferns and Allies winter-blooming Algerian iris is one

winter-blooming Algerian iris is one of our favorites for its ability to flower when few others dare

heart shaped leaves

A few continue to bloom for an extended time

which changes to cream as the season progresses

Iris versicolor John Wood Ferns and Allies winter-blooming Algerian iris is oneIris versicolor 'John Wood' is an amazing 1998 selection of the US native blue flag iris that was hybridized by John Wood and registered by Everett Lineberger. The spring foliage emerges with a spectacular black purple base and is topped, starting in mid May, with 42" stalks of flowers, each composed of violet falls with a yellow throat and a pink zone between, all adorned with violet veining. The flowers are topped with 6 standard petals three violet