Iris unguicularis Belamcanda but also has a good

but also has a good tolerance for alkaline conditions

green palm foliage and sharp "needles" at the base to protect the seeds

resembling giant

and graceful 2' long pendulous panicles of medium-lavender flowers in summer

The 18" tall stems are topped with shiny green

Iris unguicularis Belamcanda but also has a good(syn: I. stylosa) The little known, winter blooming Algerian iris is one of our favorites for its ability to flower when few others dare. The narrow green leaves, to only 18" tall, make a dense deer resistant clump to 18" wide. Starting in October November (weather permitting), the clumps begin to flower with 2" very fragrant, light lavender purple flowers continuing through April (temporarily ceasing when the temperature drops below 15 degrees F).