Iris Germanica Buckwheat

Fans of broad, flat, pointed leaves grow from thick rhizomes that creep along the soil surface. Flower stalks emerge bearing large buds that open to big papery irises with bearded falls. Plant in full sun in average to dry, well drained soil that does not remain too wet in winter. Zone 3-8. Plant in sunny border for vertical accent with lychnis, baptisia, nepeta, shasta daisy, poppies, coreopsis, and salvia.