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Iris
'George'
Iris 'George' is a dwarf iris in the reticulata group. This
iris flowers at about 6-8" with rich purple standards, and
even darker purple, velvety falls with white and yellow markings.
The flowers appear first, followed by narrow leaves which slowly
lengthen to about 12". The foliage, which flops over when it
reaches a certain length, can look a bit ratty at that time. Fortunantely
this stage is brief and a small price to pay for these luscious,
early blooms.
Iris 'George'
peeking through Phlox subulata
Similar iris in the reticulata group are Iris 'Katharine
Hodgkin' with pale blue-grey-green standards and yellow-green falls, Iris
'Harmony' in two shades of blue, and Iris 'Natasha' which is white
with green veins and yellow markings.
To view Iris 'George' in person, visit the front border
of the Talcott Greenhouse, or the Drue Matthews Rock/Alpine Garden. Iris
'Katherine Hodgkins' is also in the rock garden.
Iris 'George'
close-up
Iris 'George" is grown from bulbs that are planted in the fall
at the same time as tulip and daffodil bulbs. It is usually sold under the name
Iris histrioides 'George,' but it is actually a hybrid. Plant in full
sun and well-drained soil of average fertility.
Iris
'George' (top view)
Iris 'George' in the rock garden
(above)
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