A beloved hardy perennial in many gardens, the "flag" or "sword lily" is also the stylized flower of the classic "fleur-de-lis" pattern found in ancient coats of arms, wallcoverings and carved reliefs.
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The Irises discussion forum at Dave's Garden. A beloved hardy perennial in many gardens, the "flag" or "sword lily" is also the stylized flower of the classic "fleur-de-lis" pattern found in ancient coats of arms, wallcoverings and carved reliefs...… Read More
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First iris bloom April 14, 2014
started by Sheridragonflys
last post by crowrita1Apr 16, 20141Apr 16, 2014 -
2014 bloom!!! Horay!! Woot!
started by NickysIris
last post by irisMAMar 17, 2015144Mar 17, 2015 -
What's your favorite slug remedy?
started by iowhen
last post by Garden56Apr 11, 20143Apr 11, 2014 -
What is your favorite iris with a "lemon" scent?
started by Cville_Gardener
last post by Cville_GardenerJun 21, 20144Jun 21, 2014 -
What is your favorite iris with a "grape" smell?
started by Cville_Gardener
last post by themikesmomApr 06, 20144Apr 06, 2014 -
It IS spring!
started by cathy166
last post by irisMAApr 03, 20141Apr 03, 2014 -
urgent need advice on potted iris
started by Sheridragonflys
last post by irisMAAug 07, 20146Aug 07, 2014 -
Leaf spot problelms
started by gessieviolet
last post by themikesmomApr 02, 20141Apr 02, 2014 -
Two noids that need a name
started by crowrita1
last post by themikesmomApr 03, 20147Apr 03, 2014 -
Three new blooms...i.d. help?
started by TexasDollie
last post by TexasDollieMar 31, 20149Mar 31, 2014
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Need suggestions
started by tx_flower_child
last post by themikesmomMar 19, 20143Mar 19, 2014 -
Can I grow iris in Phoenix area
started by dmwade
last post by DebsrootsMar 18, 20142Mar 18, 2014 -
Which one is this?
started by TexasDollie
last post by caitlinsgardenJun 10, 20145Jun 10, 2014 -
Is this Crimson King or Nightfall?
started by TexasDollie
last post by themikesmomMar 12, 20147Mar 12, 2014 -
Albino iris
started by murkov2
last post by irisMAApr 07, 20145Apr 07, 2014 -
And another new bloom!
started by TexasDollie
last post by crowrita1Mar 19, 20144Mar 19, 2014 -
Is this Drama Queen?
started by TexasDollie
last post by TexasDollieApr 08, 20144Apr 08, 2014 -
Iris I.D.
started by TexasDollie
last post by themikesmomMar 19, 20149Mar 19, 2014 -
Building the EXCITEMENT for bloom season 2014!!!
started by NickysIris
last post by NickysIrisApr 12, 201472Apr 12, 2014 -
Japanese irises at Greywood Farms
started by pirl
last post by pirlJan 26, 20142Jan 26, 2014
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First Iris to Bloom
started by Kelli
last post by Oberon46Apr 03, 20148Apr 03, 2014 -
Fire Ant Mounds in Southern US Iris Bed
started by themikesmom
last post byMar 15, 201427Mar 15, 2014 -
IDs?
started by iowhen
last post by mclowdisJun 12, 201420Jun 12, 2014 -
November surprise!
started by iowhen
last post by tx_flower_childNov 16, 20136Nov 16, 2013 -
New Irises from Australia
started by Mitt
last post by mittsyOct 29, 20134Oct 29, 2013 -
Squirrels and irises
started by tx_flower_child
last post by MittNov 16, 201312Nov 16, 2013 -
Looking for reblooming iris
started by Romegrown
last post by Oberon46Nov 05, 20139Nov 05, 2013 -
To mulch or not to mulch????
started by iowamomof3
last post by irisMANov 12, 201313Nov 12, 2013 -
what season do the moths lay the iris borer eggs?
started by murkov2
last post by DebsrootsMar 20, 20145Mar 20, 2014 -
Iris from Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
started by pirl
last post by pirlNov 03, 201316Nov 03, 2013
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Free Iris for Postage
started by Debsroots
last post by DebsrootsSep 15, 20134Sep 15, 2013 -
Confused Iris in Bloom
started by Oberon46
last post by crowrita1Sep 07, 20131Sep 07, 2013 -
Japanese irises available for postage
started by mittsy
last post by mittsySep 09, 201324Sep 09, 2013 -
what to do after you have dug iris' up because of iris borer
started by iowamomof3
last post by irisMAAug 11, 20133Aug 11, 2013 -
having iris' in mixed borders
started by iowamomof3
last post by irisMAAug 05, 20131Aug 05, 2013 -
Mikey likes it
started by iowamomof3
last post by doridunnAug 03, 20133Aug 03, 2013 -
Ugh, how do I get rid of borers?
started by Bookerc1
last post by figaro52Aug 06, 20135Aug 06, 2013 -
W.J. Fryer, does anyone know this one?
started by poisondartfrog
last post by poisondartfrogJul 31, 20130Jul 31, 2013 -
Oriental Eyes japanese iris
started by iowamomof3
last post by pirlJul 31, 20131Jul 31, 2013 -
Spindrift (Loomis 1944)
started by enidcandles
last post by enidcandlesJul 29, 20130Jul 29, 2013