Iris anguifuga Snake Bane Eriogonum heart-shaped leaves that are green

heart-shaped leaves that are green with a muted silver marbling

delightfully fragrant flowers

the clumps are topped with dramatic 10' tall flower spikes of large white bells

the 1' tall x 2' wide clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of dark purple flowers

and one that will leave visitors asking

Iris anguifuga Snake Bane Eriogonum heart-shaped leaves that are greenThe Chinese native Iris anguifuga, named in 1980, hails from sunny grassland slopes in Anhui, Guangxi, and Hubei, China. Although it has been cultivated for centuries for snake removal, it was only recently recognized as a distinct species. This odd, beardless species emerges in fall and remains evergreen all winter. In March, the foliage expands upward along with the 18" tall flowering spikes, which first open for us in early April (NC). Each spike