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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Help!! ID this beauty
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the future
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Anyone in Z4 grow Japanese irises?
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Happy birthday, Polly
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The "milkman" sib syndrone...
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Know the name of this oldie?
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Iris Seeds
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Finding The Parentage of Irises Online?!
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Snowpeak Iris New for 2009
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Uh-Oh!
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Need help choosing a book on Irises...
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Any New 2009 Iris Catalogs yet?
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Vatican Flag
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Bicolor Iris Scale
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Winter Boredom Part 10
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showing iris and membership questions
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last post by irisMAJan 30, 20098Jan 30, 2009 -
Then what ?
started by grannymarsh
last post by irisMAJan 26, 200912Jan 26, 2009 -
At what age is an Iris considered Historic or Heirloom?
started by PaintedAcres
last post by makjJan 26, 200924Jan 26, 2009 -
my irises
started by flowrgirl1
last post by flowrgirl1Jan 25, 200917Jan 25, 2009 -
Need ID help on this gorgeous iris
started by cathysplants
last post by scicciarellaJan 24, 200929Jan 24, 2009
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clump shots
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last post by PaintedAcresJan 24, 200961Jan 24, 2009 -
Moving irises in spring?
started by bigred
last post by BLOSSOMBUDDYJan 24, 200913Jan 24, 2009 -
Looking for Quiet Riot
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Pacific Coast Natives/CA
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Superstition's New 2009 Intros
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last post by avmoranJan 19, 20098Jan 19, 2009 -
Yellow iris?
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last post by tggfiskJan 19, 200921Jan 19, 2009 -
New Schreiner's Intros
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last post by irisMAJan 18, 20098Jan 18, 2009 -
Joe Ghio's 2009 Intros - a Hint that Spring is Soon
started by Margiempv
last post by 1913catJan 18, 20097Jan 18, 2009 -
Pictures needed for Doorprizes
started by irisloverdee
last post by irisloverdeeJan 17, 20092Jan 17, 2009 -
Iris tectorum (Japanese Roof Iris)- from seed
started by gemini_sage
last post by dragonfly62Jan 17, 20091Jan 17, 2009
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AIS Convention Video on YouTube
started by happymoose
last post by happymooseJan 16, 20092Jan 16, 2009 -
Almost time to start making crosses!
started by zacattack
last post by irisMAJan 15, 200949Jan 15, 2009 -
How to PAINT irises (YouTube videos)
started by Margiempv
last post by MargiempvJan 15, 20090Jan 15, 2009 -
Time for some YouTube IRIS videos w/ music
started by Margiempv
last post by MargiempvJan 15, 20090Jan 15, 2009 -
Lost another hybridizer
started by irisloverdee
last post by flowrgirl1Jan 14, 200918Jan 14, 2009 -
Japanese irises - why don't you grow them?
started by pirl
last post by pirlJan 08, 2009305Jan 08, 2009 -
Info on 'Vice Regal' and 'Chosen' needed
started by estrail1rider
last post by pollykJan 08, 200916Jan 08, 2009 -
NOID......got any ideas??
started by grannyh
last post by 1913catJan 08, 200910Jan 08, 2009 -
I want to trade seeds of Iris sibirica Blue king for others
started by JonnaSudenius
last post by JonnaSudeniusJan 07, 20090Jan 07, 2009 -
Blooming Today
started by Larkie
last post by makjJan 05, 20097Jan 05, 2009
