Iris ampliflora Ming Treasure Russia In what had never been

In what had never been observed in hostas before

This apomictic (self-gratifying and self-cloning) species forms an 18" tall x 18" wide evergreen clump

so we've obviously underestimated its hardiness when kept dry in winter

14" long x 10" wide leaves

From the Kyushu Mountains of Japan

Iris ampliflora Ming Treasure Russia In what had never beenIris x ampliflora 'Ming Treasure' is one of the most incredible new iris discoveries in recent memory, and we are thrilled to be able to share. This is a naturally occurring sterile hybrid of Iris tectorum and either Iris japonica (7b 8a), Iris wattii (8b), or Iris confusa (8b) not I. wattii x I. japonica as published. It was discovered in 2013 at 2,500' elevation in Chongqing City, China (formerly part of Sichuan province) by Dr. Xiao of the Shanghai