The Bearded Irises are flowering in a rainbow of colors. These late spring bloomers have three upright petals and three that curve downward. They’re called “Bearded” because the hanging petals have a fuzzy strip on them like a beard. Irises grow from rhizomes which are like long, thin potatoes. They multiply quickly and can be separated, so after a few years you’ll have lots of them.
These two are true heirloom plants, handed down from my grandmother to my mother to me.
Pink to Pink-Lavender to true Lavender.
True blue Iris.
If you’re looking for an incredible spring flower, try the Iris. Not only are they practically maintenance free, but you also won’t get a backache planting them because the rhizomes are planted near the surface.
Beautiful Iris and awesome photos! I listed your post in my most recetn post, as mine was about Iris also! You have some amazing ones. Helen
Posted by: Helen Holshouser | May 19, 2013 at 06:47 PM