Iris ensata syn. Iris kaempferi Japanese iris. Called Hana-shôbu in Japan Z. 5-8

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  In early spring, about the time Robins appear, spike-like panicles of white turn purple atop mounds of gray-blue blades

  Size: 24”x16”
  Care: sun to part shade in most any soil
  Native: central and southern Italy

  Collected before 1861.

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  Giant profusion of white flowers from late May to June

  Size: 7-8’ x 5’
  Care: full sun in well-drained soil
  Native: Caucasus

  First collected before 1863.  ”This is a stately and noble plant, with large heart shaped leaves.  The loose flower-heads, which are often 6 feet in height, and nearly as much through, are composed of myriads of small white flowers, which at a distance may be likened to a giant specimen of Gypsophila; it blooms during June and July.”  H.H. Thomas 1915.

• Cynara cardunculus Cardoon Z 7-9

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  In colder areas grow as annual
  Spectacular basal foliage – arching, silvery, deeply incised leaves. Late summer-fall spiny buds open to rich purple feathery flowers.

  Size: 3-4’ x 3-4’
  Care: sun in moist well-drained to well-drained soil. Cut off flowers immediately after flowering to bring on new foliage, gorgeous into late fall.
  Native: Southern Europe

  The leaf stems, blanched, are also edible. Bridgemen, The Young Gardeners Assistant (1847)
  Described by Linneaus 1753.

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  Adorable dwarf shrub bearing orange-red blooms in July and August then tiny, edible pomegranates. Where not hardy makes good container plant and bonsai.

  

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  Adorable dwarf shrub bearing orange-red blooms in July and August then tiny, edible pomegranates.  Where not hardy makes good container plant and bonsai.

  Size: 2-4’ x 2-4’
  Care: sun to part shade in moist well-drained to well-drained soil
  Native: Europe to Himalayas

  “The plants will bear miniature fruit if grown in areas with year-round temperatures that rarely fall below 40° F. To grow indoors, moderate night-time temperatures should be given (50° to 60° F). Keep at 40° to 45° F in winter until new growth appears. In the growing period, keep moderately moist. Water sparingly from August on. This plant requires good drainage. Plants will bear fruit indoors if grown in a sunny exposure.”  Issour Botanic Garden.  It is deciduous and may lose its leaves.
  This dwarf described in 1803.