Iris germanica 'Neptune's Wine' ~ Neptune's Wine Bearded Iris vine near-black red lobed foliage that

near-black red lobed foliage that has a gloss and ruby undersides

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The showy clusters of creamy spring catkins have an unpleasant smell but are well worth the heavy fall crop of sweet husked nuts

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Turkish Veronica is an extremely dwarf slow-creeping evergreen perennial with tiny oval foliage that forms a dense mat

Iris germanica 'Neptune's Wine' ~ Neptune's Wine Bearded Iris vine near-black red lobed foliage thatNeptune's Wine Bearded Iris is a bulb less semi evergreen perennial that spreads by rhizomes and long sword like foliage that fans upwards. The sturdy central stock boasts a large velvety flowers have deep mahogany standards and falls with dark blue beards, and bloom from late spring into summer. Prefers partial sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: southern Europe, and Mediterranean Height: 3' 3. 5' Spread: 1. 5' 2. 5'