Iris tectorum 'Alba'

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Price:  £5.00 –+ Add to Basket Family:  Iridaceae Main Season:  Spring Flower Colour:  White Leaf Colour:  Green Foliage:  Semi-Evergreen Position:  Light/Part Shade Soil Type:  Ordinary, medium loam Height:  15cm to 30cm (6" to 12") Peat Free?  Yes Hardiness Guide:  RHS H6 minimum -15C to -20C Pot Size:  9cm Availability:      Approx. 6 in stock View our Pot Size guide:

Broad greyish foliage on a low growing plant with sparkling white flowers with yellow markings in spring. Good but drained soil in light shade probably best. 30cm.

From China but widely grown and probably naturalised in Japan where the common name Japanese Roof Iris comes from - being grown on thatched roofs.