2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Iris cristata Dwarf Crested Iris j p e 2 Best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well - drained soils in part shade. Will tolerate close to full shade. If grown in full sun, the soil must be kept consistently moist. Grows well on well - drained slopes. Plants will quickly naturalize by branching rhizomes. Features pale blue, lilac or lavender iris flowers with three parallel, golden, crested ridges on the falls (sepals). Flowers are borne on very short stems, often appearing nearly stemless. Height: 3 - 6”, Spread: 6 - 12” 029843 C1 $10.99 cristata Tennessee White zones 4 - 8 A vigorous spreader and prolific bloomer, covering the fan - like foliage with brilliant white flowers in spring, each accented with delicate yellow crests Height: 6 - 10”, Spread: 12 - 15” 032996 C1 $14.99 Iris ensata Japanese Iris j p r v e d l ? Divide in fall and early spring every 3 - 4 years. Well - drained to very moist soil.. Blooms in June. Zone 4 - 9 Harlequinesque Showy white flowers are splashed irregularly with blue and fuchsia, not to mention the bright yellow throat. Height: 30”, Spread: 15 - 20” 025252 C1½ $12.99 Ice Cream Showy 8" wide periwinkle - blue flowers with white edges appear in late spring, pleasantly fragrant. Height: 32” 028399 C1½ $12.99 Variegata This Japanese Iris is tall and clump - forming. Varie gata has wonderfully green and white striped foli age with dark purple flowers. Height: 12 - 18” 000838 C1 $12.99 Iris germanica Tall Bearded German Iris j e q d l 0 ? Prefers a sunny well - drained fertile soil. Will tolerate some shade in well - drained areas. Division can be done in the fall as well as early spring before new growth. Blooms in early June. Some will re - bloom in fall. Zones 3 - 9 Batik Intermediate Bearded Iris are a little shorter than the Tall Bearded types, but equally as colorful and beautiful in the border. Plants form a clump of green sword - shaped leaves, blooming in late spring. This selection has white petals boldly striped with royal purple, and contrasting yellow beards. Height: 24”, Spread: 12 - 18” 016766 C1½ $19.99 cristata zones 3 - 9

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‘ Tennessee White ’

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‘ Harlequinesque ’

‘ Ice Cream ’

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‘ Variegata ’

‘ Batik ’

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‘ Breakers ’

‘ Dusky Challenger ’

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