Iris louisiana Melon Cocktail Manettia the clump of Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

the clump of Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus by our deck puts out 3-4' bloom scapes topped with dozens of very fragrant

'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' hybrid from the Lachman breeding program forms a large

but instead prefers at least a couple of hours of sun (unless you live in the desert Southwest) along with a slightly moist but well-drained soil

deep pink flowers

Paeonia obovata is a great textural foliage contrast to hostas and ferns in the woodland garden

Iris louisiana Melon Cocktail Manettia the clump of Hemerocallis lilioasphodelusIris x louisiana 'Melon Cocktail' is another of our favorite Louisiana iris hybrids. This vigorous 2002 introduction from hybridizer T. J. Betts produces masses of 3' tall stalks in early May, topped with luscious orangey bronze flowers that often show a narrow yellow border and a small yellow throat. Iris 'Melon Cocktail' will grow in average garden soils but, like most Louisiana iris, will really go nuts when grown as a marginal aquatic in shallow