Iris odaesanensis Sabal As with all rare plants

As with all rare plants

which makes a tight 1' tall x 18" wide deer-resistant deciduous clump

This introduction from Kentucky's Brian Williams is the hardiest elephant ear in his trials

each topped with large spikes of light peach-colored flowers from late summer until frost

Iris 'Tennessee White' is a vigorous deer-resistant selection that quickly makes a 2' wide deciduous clump

Iris odaesanensis Sabal As with all rare plantsMy first knowledge of the dwarf Iris odaesanensis was during our 1997 Korean expedition when Darrell Probst spotted it growing near it's namesake, Mt. Odae. This small, 8" long, acorus like foliaged plant prefers slightly moist soils, but is amazingly drought tolerant. Iris odaesanensis spreads nicely to create a 2 4' wide grass like mat of foliage in 5 years (depending on soil moisture) that remains evergreen in milder climates. A patch of Iris