Iris robusta Gerald Darby Bulgaria juvenile-foliage form of our native

juvenile-foliage form of our native white cedar discovered in 1971 by HJ Welch at Tennessee Valley Nursery

Starting in July and continuing through October

faster with very rich

a great way to lighten the woodland garden floor

snapping pictures

Iris robusta Gerald Darby Bulgaria juvenile-foliage form of our nativeIris '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