Iris robusta Gerald Darby Bulgaria As with many long-blooming plants

As with many long-blooming plants

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Starting in July and continuing through October

This surprisingly hardy yucca relative is absolutely exquisite

Iris robusta Gerald Darby Bulgaria As with many long-blooming plantsIris 'Gerald Darby' is a spectacular 1967 introduction of the naturally occurring hybrid between our native Iris virginica and Iris versicolor. This selection was created by Iris breeder, the late Gerald Darby, and eventually named in his honor. The base of the upright foliage emerges bright purple in early spring. Rising out of the foliage in spring are the 2' tall, black purple flower scapes, which are topped with blue purple flowers, typical of