Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis Iris unguicularis 'Mary Bernard' is

Iris unguicularis 'Mary Bernard' is one of the best flowering forms of the winter blooming iris we have grown

rubbery leaves that have so many large red spots

grass-like foliage that eventually makes a tight mat in even the worst garden conditions

open shade or occasional morning sun is best

Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis Iris unguicularis 'Mary Bernard' isPyrrosia porosa is a little known tongue fern species with a wide native range from India, across southern China and into the Philippines, where it can be found growing on tree trunks from 3,000' to 8,500' elevation. The thick, dark green, 10" x 1. 5" evergreen fronds emerge from a tightly clustered rhizome. The brown indumentum on the leaf back adds a lovely contrast to the dark green fronts. In marginal winter climates, Pyrrosia porosa should be