G - H

Found wild on low mountain slopes in many parts of the Mediterranean region leaves basal and sword-like, flowers appear in early summer purple red to rosy pink, several on each slender 20" stem, hardy if planted deep and mulched.

Stout 2' stems carry scented pink funnel shaped flowers marked red on the lower lobe, South Africa.

Central Europe in wet meadows; its 12-18" tall with 4 - 6 magenta flowers in summer.

Once included in Iris, attractive alpine house or bulb frame plants, 6" pale blue to lilac and yellow flowers.