Iris - Batik

$23.95

It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. The Iris Batik, Iris x germanica 'Batik' has stripes and splashes of white on dark purple flowers. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 24”. Batik will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. Batik blooms in spring and is an easily grown Iris. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. ... more information

Ajuga - Metal. Crispa (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. Crispa’ has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. Crispa’ is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. The flowers appear in early spring on 8” spikes with a plant spread of 12-24”. Crispa’, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. Crispas are best grown in a rocky area or with other smaller plants (so that it does not get overwhelmed), under trees or in poor soils. ‘Metal. Metal. ‘Metal. ) It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas.