Iris lazica, Lazistan Iris deciduous with a pure white cup-and-saucer

with a pure white cup-and-saucer bloom held aloft on delicate

with lavender-violet orchid flowers that have a distinctive yellow and purple lip spotted red

purple to red

but in our hot dry summers it seems to prefer part shade

Incredibly rich and varied hues unfurl from these hybrids

Iris lazica, Lazistan Iris deciduous with a pure white cup-and-saucerSoft lavender blue to deep violet flowers appear in late winter and early spring. Evergreen, olive green leaves make attractive vertical clumps whether in flower or not. Native to the Black Sea coast of Turkey and Georgia. Best with regular water but, once established, will tolerate short spells of drought. Mature size: 1 2 feet tall Minimum temperature: 0 F