The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Plant of the Month: Canyon Snow Iris
Let It Snow! A Pacific Coast hybrid, Iris douglasiana 'Canyon Snow' was introduced in 1975 by Horticulturist Dara Emery, selected from the seed of Iris douglasiana ‘Alba’ at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It does well in part sun when planted inland or full sun when planted coastal, and manages slow drainage with no or low summer watering.
Canyon Snow Iris forms a striking border when planted in a row along a narrow pathway or planted under part shade and it glistens nearly year round with its emerald leaves. Potted, it is a wonderful holiday gift (wink wink)! Planted en masse now, come spring, you can “let it snow” with its pure white blooms and bright yellow centers.