{"product_id":"iris-magnifica","title":"Iris magnifica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eIris magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e is enough to tell you this robust, bulbous Juno Iris is a great performer. Up to seven, 3\" blooms appear at the tops of branched stems with glossy green, arching leaves. Orange-yellow crests on the falls add sparkling contrast to the pale lilac standards. A sunny, well-drained spot is key to growing \u003cem\u003eIris magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e, and plants will spread to form a sizeable colony in a site they like. \u003cem\u003eIris magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the tallest Junos and winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuno Iris is a subgenus in the Iris family. Its members hail from regions in the Middle East and Central Asia, with one particularly adventurous relative at home in areas of the Mediterranean. There are roughly 60 species of Junos. All are bulbous Iris (as opposed to rhizomatous Iris), and the naked bulbs can be recognized by their round form with a fleshy root attached at the base. Junos are sometimes called Corn Iris because their foliage resembles a Corn plant. Junos produce flowers with smaller, more pendent standards than their rhizomatous cousins, the Tall Bearded Iris. Some have no upright petals at all. The exception is \u003cem\u003eIris cycloglossa\u003c\/em\u003e, a Juno that is affectionately known as “rabbit’s ears” for its comparatively large blooms and standards that gradually flatten with age to display horizontally. The cultural preferences of Juno Iris are variable (see descriptions of individual varieties), but all prefer well-drained soil and are dormant in summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iris genus is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and it’s easy to see why. These brilliantly colored, spring-flowering perennials are part of a huge plant family that contains upwards of 300 species which are native to Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Iris range from timid and inconspicuous wildlings to the splendid and extravagant Tall Bearded Iris, which create striking vertical highlights in the late spring border. The chosen habitats of Iris range from standing water to formal borders, and there is scarcely a color or combination of colors that can't be found. Iris plants are fairly indestructible. They thrive in most parts of the country and are largely critter resistant. Adding to their appeal, they are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Even after bloom, the vertical foliage persists through the growing season. Plant a variety and enjoy a rainbow of colors that will return year after year in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Iris, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":47980026691737,"sku":"0201330-F","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/46506.jpg?v=1782075566","url":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/products\/iris-magnifica","provider":"White Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}