Good plant #55 - Iris Reticulata 'Joyce'

This perennial flowering bulb is the earliest flowering spring bulb I have ever cultivated.  It comes out in late February (just before snowdrops) and unlike some irises it comes back year after year.

I recommend planting these in large groups in well-drained soil.  They prefer sunny sites.  They seem to increase in number (over several years) of their own accord.  If you want more I recommend buying more as the new bulbs from the parent bulb take years before they flower again.

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