Iris tectorum Alba Bolivia John Mickel describes Dryopteris championii

John Mickel describes Dryopteris championii as "another of my favorite ferns

means lead-like

as well as being the only species that doesn't require a winter chilling period

which was awarded the American Iris Society's Award of Merit in 2003 and the Signa Medal in 2006

Bletilla striata 'Albostriata' is one of the rarer white-edged variegated forms of the commonly grown ground orchid

Iris tectorum Alba Bolivia John Mickel describes Dryopteris championiiIris tectorum 'Alba' is a prized selection of the Chinese roof iris. No, it's not from Japan despite rumors to that effect and a poorly chosen common name. The slowly spreading semi deciduous patch is composed of wide light green foliage. Starting often in mid March and continuing well into May in NC, the easy to grow clumps are topped with frilly white flowers held above the foliage. Iris tectorum 'Alba' thrives both in dry shade and on damp roofs