Iris cristata Tennessee White Acanthus since most Japanese grown plants

since most Japanese grown plants are kept in tiny little pots) is topped with stalks of light lavender flowers on 48" scapes

The endangered and nearly extinct Saruma henryi is one of the most unique introductions to come out of China in years

dark green leaves emerge with a wonderful mottled rose-purple pattern in spring

it is similar to Crinum 'Mrs

3' wide clump is topped in late summer with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers

Iris cristata Tennessee White Acanthus since most Japanese grown plantsThis selection of our native crested woods iris was discovered by the late, mad plantsman, Don Shadow, of Winchester, Tennessee. Iris 'Tennessee White' is a vigorous deer resistant selection that quickly makes a 2' wide deciduous clump, topped just above the foliage in March (NC) with a wonderful display of small, white, thick textured flowers a treat for hummingbirds. Everyone who has tried it agrees it is probably the best white flowered selection