Ming Treasure Iris

IRIS ampliflora ‘Ming Treasure’. 44-48″ tall, 48-45″ spread, full sun-part shade, early summer bloom. ‘Ming Treasure’ is a vigorous grower and can perhaps best be described as IRIS tectorum on steroids and is sterile. The plant is significantly larger than most other species of Iris and has a commanding presence in the landscape. Numerous 4½” flowers are mid-violet with a yellow crest and small white signal area, appearing on well-branched scapes. Attracts hummingbirds & is bee friendly. Deer & rabbit resistant. Zone 6b-9. Potted in 3″ pot.

A new hybrid discovery of the past decade, I. ampliflora is an unknown interspecific hybrid possibly involving I. tectorum (Japanese Roof Iris) and is sterile. The original hybrid was found naturally occurring in the south central region of China, notable among other species for its impressive large plant and flower size.

'Ming Treasure' is a vigorous selection of this new species and can perhaps best be described as I. tectorum on steroids. The plant is significantly larger than most other species of Iris and has a commanding presence in the landscape. Numerous 4½" flowers are mid-violet with a yellow crest and small white signal area, appearing on well-branched scapes.

Garden Style:
Cottage
Eclectic
Rain Garden
Other Features:

Border Plant
Cut Flower
Mass Planting
Specimen
Focal Point