Iris reticulata 'Alida' shade NZ Native from the Cook

NZ Native from the Cook Straight Islands

it hasn't flowered for me but it has creamy-white ones when it does

in the sun… At present I am growing it with its roots just touching water

So it seems very adaptable and a great filler

Iris reticulata 'Alida' shade NZ Native from the CookIris are sun loving plants that need lots of light when they are in growth, so deciduous trees are the thing or in a rock garden or trough. Put them where you can admire them flowering from mid July. This variety is blue petals, blue falls and white throats with contrasting royal blue tips. Make a great display with snowdrops, ferns or delicate leaved Corydallis and moss, plant out in the garden.