>A new picture of an Iris seen in last week in bloom by Jana Ulmer >needs identification. It is gorgeous: >http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… > >Mary Sue Dear Jana/Mary Sue and all; So common in China that it's common name is simply "Iris". This is a typical Iris tectorum. Although commonly known in the US as Japanese Roof Iris, it is neither native to Japan or typically found on roofs. It is a crested Iris (Lophiris) easy from seed and also available in a lovely white form. Widely adaptable and may grow in shade and sun in a variety of climates. In bloom ere now, too. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +
