Iris unguicularis Front Drive Serbia This 2017 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

This 2017 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction is a Japanese wild ginger that we received in 2009 as Asarum variegatum

(aka: Dactylicapnos scandens) This Allan Armitage selection (cutting-propagated) of the rare

which is a completely different plant

The 10" tall x 15" wide clumps thrive on moist

quite a floral show

Iris unguicularis Front Drive Serbia This 2017 Plant Delights/JLBG introductionIris unguicularis 'Front Drive' is a Nancy Goodwin (Montrose Gardens) selection of the winter blooming iris that's unfortunately never had a significant public introduction. The flowers, which top the clump from late fall into early spring, are rich lavender with prominent yellow brick road signals leading to the eye, surrounded by a reticulated purple and white backdrop. When the weather is right, each petal is also surrounded by a unique, narrow