Look what's blooming today! I acquired this lovely iris in a trade. My friend Sandy's neighbor, Norm, has a HUGE patch of "Batik" growing by his home and the effect is breathtaking. I admired them when I'd go to Sandy's. I had to have it!! When I found out Norm loved hostas and I had one that he wanted - we struck a trade. A division of "Batik" for a division of "Guacamole." Norm said he bought this plant at the Farmer's Market that was held on Friday nights in La Crosse, not too far from the People's Food Coop, many, many years ago.
Also in 2012, my dear friend Sharon (who lives in the Madison area) gave me a division of her Batik iris. Lucky me! I have two clumps now :) A person just can't have enough of this iris! Each plant in my garden has a story -- all with good memories.
"Batik" is an intermediate bearded iris; a little shorter (23-25" tall) than the tall bearded types. Plants form a clump of green sword-shaped leaves, blooming in late spring. This striking iris has white petals boldly striped with royal purple, and contrasting yellow beards. No two blooms are alike; that's what makes this iris so fascinating - you never know what you'll see from day to day. It's a sturdy iris and NEVER falls over, no matter how windy or rainy it is. Choose a sunny position, with a well-drained, loamy soil and it will reward you generously.
Batik won three American Iris Society awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '88, Award of Merit '90, and the Knowlton Medal '92.
Also in 2012, my dear friend Sharon (who lives in the Madison area) gave me a division of her Batik iris. Lucky me! I have two clumps now :) A person just can't have enough of this iris! Each plant in my garden has a story -- all with good memories.
"Batik" is an intermediate bearded iris; a little shorter (23-25" tall) than the tall bearded types. Plants form a clump of green sword-shaped leaves, blooming in late spring. This striking iris has white petals boldly striped with royal purple, and contrasting yellow beards. No two blooms are alike; that's what makes this iris so fascinating - you never know what you'll see from day to day. It's a sturdy iris and NEVER falls over, no matter how windy or rainy it is. Choose a sunny position, with a well-drained, loamy soil and it will reward you generously.
Batik won three American Iris Society awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '88, Award of Merit '90, and the Knowlton Medal '92.
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