Iris pseudata Shiryukyo Sun to Shade In addition to its ornamental

In addition to its ornamental value

but thankfully

so we have not found it to flower reliably in Zone 7b and south

roots are used to treat scorpion stings and a concoction from the leaves is used to treat wounds

Iris pseudata Shiryukyo Sun to Shade In addition to its ornamentalIris x pseudata 'Shiryukyo' is a splendid cross of the Japanese Iris ensata and the European Iris pseudacorus. Starting for us in mid May, the clumps are topped with a plethora of large, showy flowers, held atop 4. 5' tall spikes. Each flower is a lovely medium purple, with a bright yellow eye zone, bordered with dark purple eye liner. Iris 'Shiryukyo' performs well both as a marginal aquatic, in a bog, or in regular garden soil that doesn't stay