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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Photo, number 2
started by DGcnm
last post by caitlinsgardenMay 31, 20122May 31, 2012 -
List of late bloomers?
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by caitlinsgardenMay 30, 20122May 30, 2012 -
Intermediate Bearded NOID in burgundy
started by dawnsharon2001
last post by InthegardenMay 30, 20124May 30, 2012 -
New Photo number 3
started by DGcnm
last post by DGcnmMay 30, 20120May 30, 2012 -
Tag Lost, any guesses?
started by dmcdevitt
last post by susanl61520May 29, 20125May 29, 2012 -
Just for fun...
started by kwanjin
last post by irisMAMay 27, 201221May 27, 2012 -
My favorite orchid-colored Iris
started by gussie34
last post by IowaAnnMay 26, 20121May 26, 2012 -
Last of my iris blooms for the season
started by bigred
last post by cathy166May 25, 20127May 25, 2012 -
Seed grown I. ensata
started by bigred
last post by bigredMay 24, 20122May 24, 2012 -
Best picture "Wish Books"?
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by caitlinsgardenMay 23, 20124May 23, 2012
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The "suck bug"
started by gussie34
last post by pollykMay 23, 20125May 23, 2012 -
Bare root irises found in unopened box from 9/2011.
started by nature_nurturer
last post by irisMAMay 23, 201212May 23, 2012 -
Can you separate Tall Bearded Iris in the spring?
started by cathy166
last post by caitlinsgardenMay 23, 201217May 23, 2012 -
Flea Market Iris
started by av_ocd_girl
last post by LavinaMaeMay 22, 20127May 22, 2012 -
Hard to deadhead tiny irises
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by caitlinsgardenMay 20, 20128May 20, 2012 -
blooming iris
started by lamarion
last post by KittyWittyKatMay 19, 20122May 19, 2012 -
Mystery Iris
started by lincolnitess
last post by caitlinsgardenMay 15, 20128May 15, 2012 -
Concertina..where's the blue?
started by bigred
last post by NickysIrisMay 13, 201217May 13, 2012 -
Iris Strozapreti is a stunner!
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by bigredMay 12, 20128May 12, 2012 -
Mulching iris?
started by willowwind
last post by estrail1riderMay 12, 20124May 12, 2012
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speckles!
started by Mrs_Ed
last post by Mrs_EdMay 11, 20124May 11, 2012 -
Reblooming Iris?
started by Gracye
last post by ge1836May 10, 201210May 10, 2012 -
Part of tag rubbed off this SDB any ideas?
started by kathy_ann
last post by kathy_annMay 09, 20122May 09, 2012 -
Gallery of median photos?
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by Adobe_RoseMay 09, 20122May 09, 2012 -
2 standards and 2 falls????
started by estrail1rider
last post by pollykMay 07, 20121May 07, 2012 -
Mourning the loss of several this year
started by Maxsmomma
last post by irisMAMay 05, 20124May 05, 2012 -
For my new pink garden
started by pollyk
last post by irisMAMay 05, 201288May 05, 2012 -
Short stalks on tall bearded - why?
started by gessieviolet
last post by gessievioletMay 05, 201210May 05, 2012 -
Does anyon else have Rebloomers that don't seem to rebloom?
started by Pegwesttx
last post by gussie34May 04, 201265May 04, 2012 -
4 falls, 3 Standards, gotta love those freaks of nature :)
started by tombaak
last post by irisMAMay 04, 20121May 04, 2012
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Dividing Irises
started by Delightful_Dawn
last post by irisMAMay 03, 20123May 03, 2012 -
I'm confused???
started by bigred
last post by bigredApr 28, 20126Apr 28, 2012 -
5 falls
started by Redrock069
last post by Redrock069Apr 27, 20122Apr 27, 2012 -
First bloom on a new iris; I can't figure out what it is!
started by Bookerc1
last post by Willit_GrowApr 25, 20122Apr 25, 2012 -
Looking for Two Iris
started by defoecat
last post by defoecatApr 24, 20122Apr 24, 2012 -
source for ATOMIC FLAME
started by lilyfantn
last post by bigredApr 23, 20123Apr 23, 2012 -
Potted Irises
started by KittyWittyKat
last post by dmac085Apr 22, 20122Apr 22, 2012 -
Does anyone recognize this beauty?
started by LeawoodGardener
last post by LeawoodGardenerApr 20, 20120Apr 20, 2012 -
Iris ID
started by KittyWittyKat
last post by KittyWittyKatApr 20, 20123Apr 20, 2012 -
Anyone know what this german iris is called?
started by smyers817
last post by KittyWittyKatApr 19, 20122Apr 19, 2012