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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Strange reblooming iris
started by happgarden
last post by happgardenJul 09, 20093Jul 09, 2009 -
What to do with water iris?
started by chris_lcf530
last post by irisMAJun 29, 20093Jun 29, 2009 -
Iris Blooming in Mid June
started by wlmicroman
last post by pollykJun 27, 20093Jun 27, 2009 -
Ensata Light At Dawn Just Starting To Bloom
started by Igrowinpa
last post by rebloomnutJun 26, 20093Jun 26, 2009 -
What do you think of TB American Maid (if you have it)?
started by Maxsmomma
last post by irisMAJun 17, 20093Jun 17, 2009 -
Cutting back the leaves
started by FrillyLily
last post by FrillyLilyJun 17, 20093Jun 17, 2009 -
Rotting Rhizomes; how to treat soil before re-planting new
started by cubbydoodle
last post by 1913catJun 09, 20093Jun 09, 2009 -
Pine needle baskets for irises
started by Gourdbeader
last post by 1913catJun 09, 20093Jun 09, 2009 -
Need ID # 3 please
started by Eglantyne
last post by EglantyneJun 05, 20093Jun 05, 2009 -
Species
started by irisloverdee
last post by pollykJun 03, 20093Jun 03, 2009
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i cant tell the difference between competitive edge and ...
started by iris28
last post by iris28May 28, 20093May 28, 2009 -
Lost this tag too!
started by sempervi
last post by hespirisMay 24, 20093May 24, 2009 -
Need Help with a Name
started by susan505
last post by susan505May 24, 20093May 24, 2009 -
Not Moonlit Sea -Any Ideas?
started by Igrowinpa
last post by MainerMay 22, 20093May 22, 2009 -
One of my new irises
started by estrail1rider
last post by irisMAMay 20, 20093May 20, 2009 -
Is there a Iris called "Lavender Spot" and if so is this it.
started by DaLoveRat
last post by DaLoveRatMay 16, 20093May 16, 2009 -
what is this
started by iris28
last post by pollykMay 16, 20093May 16, 2009 -
looking for a pic of cimmaron rose...
started by FrillyLily
last post by FrillyLilyMay 13, 20093May 13, 2009 -
Odd Iris
started by taj12
last post by irisMAMay 12, 20093May 12, 2009 -
Any suggestions?
started by Lynda_45
last post by JanetSMay 07, 20093May 07, 2009
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I need help identifying this iris
started by wyldeflwr
last post by wyldeflwrMay 04, 20093May 04, 2009 -
Intermediate? Border Bearded? What are they?
started by newyorkrita
last post by irisMAMay 04, 20093May 04, 2009 -
RE: Aril ID
started by landsart1
last post by landsart1May 03, 20093May 03, 2009 -
Another Iris ID needed
started by Hemophobic
last post by HemophobicApr 30, 20093Apr 30, 2009 -
Ocelot mistake, my bad!!!
started by irisawe
last post by irisaweApr 27, 20093Apr 27, 2009 -
Immortality found locally
started by newyorkrita
last post by irisMAApr 25, 20093Apr 25, 2009 -
Iris ID
started by dvsdutch54
last post by DaLoveRatApr 21, 20093Apr 21, 2009 -
Which on is it????
started by dvsdutch54
last post by MargiempvApr 19, 20093Apr 19, 2009 -
To cover Rhizomes or not in summer heat
started by emeraldsgarden
last post by sharondippityMar 29, 20093Mar 29, 2009 -
Photogenic up close
started by irisawe
last post by TntiggerMar 12, 20093Mar 12, 2009
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What is the gorgeous Iris at the top of the DG page?
started by SusanLouise
last post by lauriefMar 04, 20093Mar 04, 2009 -
Iris Jewelry
started by FrillyLily
last post by FrillyLilyJan 03, 20093Jan 03, 2009 -
wild iris - what type?
started by beakerlj
last post by beakerljDec 29, 20083Dec 29, 2008 -
Please help need name
started by gardengus
last post by irisMADec 10, 20083Dec 10, 2008 -
Rhizome rot? Grubs?
started by estrail1rider
last post by estrail1riderNov 12, 20083Nov 12, 2008 -
Iris ID
started by sempervi
last post by semperviOct 15, 20083Oct 15, 2008 -
Have major aphid infestation
started by mare200
last post by irisMAOct 14, 20083Oct 14, 2008 -
Encouraging iris blooms
started by weatherguesser
last post by weatherguesserSep 18, 20083Sep 18, 2008 -
Moving Iris
started by momcat
last post by 1913catSep 11, 20083Sep 11, 2008 -
Tall Bearded Iris pedigrees.
started by 77sunset
last post by 77sunsetAug 31, 20083Aug 31, 2008