As a plant, iris is available in numerous varieties, including the beautiful bearded iris. Unfortunately, commercially available fresh cut iris is far more limited with only a handful of varieties grown. The upside is that fresh cut iris is now available all year round in one variety or another on the wholesale flower markets, (not just in spring time).

Ixia, (commonly known as African Corn Lily), is a genus of the Iridaceae family and is native to South Africa.

Ilex Verticillata is a variety of holly and is native to America. Ilex Verticillata has a whole raft of common names that include: American Winterberry, Black Adder Winterberry, Brook Adder, Coralberry, Fever Bush, Inkberry, Possumhaw, Swamp Holly and Winterberry Holly.

Ivy, (otherwise known as 'Hedera'), is an evergreen, creeping plant and is a genus of the Araliaceae family. Normally a nuisance in the garden, cut ivy is extremely popular for use in wedding flowers and large floral displays.