Iris burcharica Family: Iridaceae Common Name(s): Grown by: Don Mahoney, Richmond When not in bloom, this looks like a group of corn seedlings. The yellow and white iris flowers give away its true identity. It is one of the Juno group of irises that require a dry summer dormant period and a frost-free winter growing period. It gets about a foot tall and is a great container plant. Interestingly, the species was introduced to cultivation from northern Afganistan by our speaker (Dr. Bob Gibbons) in the early 1970’s. Photo by Steve Morse