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.
After you've browsed through PlantFiles to make your selections, check out the Garden Watchdog to find a source of modern Irises or older varieties.
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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Japanese Iris in Massachusetts
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At last my irises begin
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a visit to a local iris garden
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Prolific SDBs
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Hey, my Dutch Iris are coming up all over the place.
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Best rebloomers for zone 6
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Hybrid Tall Bearded Seedlings - Part 2
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TB Iris Swap
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Lookie who's FINALLY able to join in the fun!
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Let's see clumps!
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Peak of the Iris Season
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Looking for the OLD ones!
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TB Iris That Nobody Wanted Bed !!!
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something new something old something fun
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Spring Dreaming? Show Me your Iris!
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Iris pictures turned into IRIS ART
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The New Iris Bed for 09
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It was bound to happen ... the TBs!
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Let play who that ?
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Pictures from Salem Trip - New Introductions
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Take a peek at a ton of iris
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The Rain Stopped-Lots of Blooms
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No Irises Blooming now. Anyone else decorating for Christmas
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Iris Pictures Continued
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Companion plants for iris?
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Look What was lurking in my Iris Bed.
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iris for April pleasure
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Protecting Iris from Voles
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Help. Does Anyone Know "Who" This Is?
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Blooming Today...
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squirrels what do you do to stop them!!!
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IBs are starting!
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Schreiner's Summer Sale
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Iris swap. #3
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Using copyright pictures
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Irises of Shadowood, part deux
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Weegy's excess iris part II
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Anyone with Carpal Tunnel or aching joints?
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Siberian iris lovers
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