Rain lilies can be grown in pots where they are not winter hardy
(And "wort" is Old English for plant
each topped with a large wine-red spathe with dramatic white striping
this namesake of the 19th century Russian botanist
We-Du obtained this selection of our US native iris from a plantsman in Japan when they ordered Iris gracilipes
Iris louisiana Geisha Eyes Philippines Rain lilies can be grownIris x louisiana 'Geisha Eyes' is a favorite Louisiana iris selection with 30" tall flowering stalks in early May, topped with a parade of large, blue lavender, 6 fall flowers, each highlighted with a dramatic reticulated yellow eye. Now, I can't personally attest that the flower actually resembles a geisha's eyes, since I've never indulged (that I'll admit to), but, regardless, this is one dolled up iris flower. As is the case with all Louisiana