Iris tectorum 'Alba' - White Japanese Roof Iris pickup Mass clusters of pure white

Mass clusters of pure white flowers appear in late Spring or early Summer

shade loving ground cover that is tolerant of dryness when once established

In autumn this shrub turns a fantastic yellow

Use as a specimen or in a container

its use of its fruit as a flavouring in Gin is what it perhaps best known for here

Iris tectorum 'Alba' - White Japanese Roof Iris pickup Mass clusters of pure whiteThe white variety of this normally purple iris has an interesting tale. Actually a native to China at some point they made their way to Japan. However owing to a decree by an early emperor during a time of war that only rice and vegetables will be grown in the ground, No Flowers! The ever resourceful Japanese grew these in their thatched roof, hence the name. A slow grower, they prefer moist soils in part sun.