Neighbours talking over the garden gate has long been a tradition. They share gardening tips, complain about the weather and pests yet are ever eager to discuss their gardens. That is what I had in mind when creating this blog. So stop by my garden gate to find out the latest happenings in my garden.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
"All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child." ~ Madame Marie Curie"

Friday, June 26, 2009

Iris verna

iris verna
Iris verna


Pictured is the Iris verna growing in one of our gardens. Iris verna is a beautiful, delicate looking wildflower that is hardy throughout Canada and the United States. It blooms in early spring. This clump forming iris is well behaved in the garden. Deer It reaches a maximum height of 12 inches at maturity making it an ideal border plant or as a statement plant. Iris verna grows best in light shade to dappled sunshine. Slugs can be a problem but rabbits and deer will leave them alone. Some nurseries are now carry these plants. You can bring rhizomes home from the wild or get some from other gardeners who have established clumps wanting to divide them.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
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