Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia exfoliating bark and oval

exfoliating bark and oval

Jasminum officinale

Iris x louisiana 'Geisha Eyes' is a favorite Louisiana iris selection with 30" tall flowering stalks in early May

bananas and petunias as a bedding scheme

Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia exfoliating bark and ovalThis amazing Gladiolus dalenii hybrid was introduced to the market by the former Holbrook Nursery in NC after it was discovered in the frigid mountain town of Boone, NC, by extension agent Jeff Owen. The 4' tall stalks open in early June (NC) with medium sized flowers of peachy apricot, highlighted by a yellow center and red streaked throat attractive to hummingbirds. Although we list this as Zone 6, we have heard many reports of Zone 5 hardiness.