Iris pseudata Shiryukyo - Purple Dragon's Valley Disease Resistant though it tolerates some drought

though it tolerates some drought once established

but it still susceptible to common crabapple diseases

which transitions to a darker green as the growing season wears on

green leaves that unfold at the same time

Deadheading is not required

Iris pseudata Shiryukyo - Purple Dragon's Valley Disease Resistant though it tolerates some droughtIt's difficult to find a flower with the complexity, elegance and size of the iris. With Shiryukyo, large purple sepals droop toward the vertical foliage with a substantial bright yellow eye signal lending contrast to the display. This Iris comes in around 4 ft. tall, and is at home in a taller cottage style garden as it sends flowers high enough to pop among a blend of taller species. It can also be planted as a single or clump to provide vertical