I've been growing this tiny Iris in my gardenfor ten years. Iris lacustris 'Alba' is a dwarf lake Iris native to the shores of Lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior and thus adapted to harsh and exposed growing condition. It typically grows in gravel — unlike its woodland relative I. cristata — and so that's where I planted mine.
In the last few years moss has been spreading outward from the hard clay path into the Iris gravel. I may need to move the Iris as I don't think this much moist moss is going to be good for it. But I love the look!
The iris and moss look very nice together. Maybe the gravel drainage will make up for the mossy dampness.
Posted by: Peter/Outlaw | Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 01:10 PM
I love it! I'm envious of how much is blooming in your garden (or at least showing its face).
Posted by: Erin @ The Impatient Gardener | Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 01:36 PM
You have a point; maybe gravel underneath will make it work. I will keep an eye on it.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 01:43 PM
I was surprised at the difference in our "seasons" based on your nearness to the lake that you talked about in the Dahlia post. I have an early woodland Peony that started opening today. I've been out taking pix every few hours!
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 01:45 PM
I think this is a good look. It is amazing what the native flora can withstand. Maybe it will be ok with this mossy undercoat. Isn't it a wonderful time of year. Things change hourly in the garden now.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 05:48 PM
A little textural gem!
Posted by: Cathy Thompson | Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 01:09 AM