Iris pseudata Shiryukyo Sun to Shade but thankfully

but thankfully

In addition to its ornamental value

rich soils give best performance

I was smitten

Epimedium foliage is most often an ornamental feature with its graceful form held aloft to wiry stalks

Iris pseudata Shiryukyo Sun to Shade but thankfullyIris x pseudata 'Shiryukyo' is a splendid cross of the Japanese Iris ensata and the European Iris pseudacorus. Starting for us in mid May, the clumps are topped with a plethora of large, showy flowers, held atop 4. 5' tall spikes. Each flower is a lovely medium purple, with a bright yellow eye zone, bordered with dark purple eye liner. Iris 'Shiryukyo' performs well both as a marginal aquatic, in a bog, or in regular garden soil that doesn't stay