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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Iris in Renton!
started by Sue_WA
last post by llilyfanMay 20, 200611May 20, 2006 -
Made me Cry
started by boojum
last post by flowerfrenzyMay 20, 20061May 20, 2006 -
ID and up for trade
started by winnietn
last post by patrobMay 20, 20065May 20, 2006 -
best way (layout) to plant iris
started by Charlotteda
last post by flowerfrenzyMay 20, 20064May 20, 2006 -
ID please
started by rox_male
last post by rox_maleMay 19, 20060May 19, 2006 -
What's blooming today
started by Jazzpunkin
last post by JazzpunkinMay 19, 200612May 19, 2006 -
Don't have a name, but it is gorgeous
started by MzMunchken
last post by MzMunchkenMay 19, 20062May 19, 2006 -
Should I cut back now?
started by TrixieM
last post by seedpicker_TXMay 19, 200616May 19, 2006 -
I'm confused! Amas and Anne Newhard
started by Sue_WA
last post by WandasflowersMay 19, 20069May 19, 2006 -
pat tazzy fine
started by hope43
last post by hope43May 18, 20063May 18, 2006
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Some of my last ones to bloom...
started by JanetS
last post by JanetSMay 18, 20069May 18, 2006 -
Bloom 4-30 at Keith Keppel
started by irisloverdee
last post by makshiMay 18, 200615May 18, 2006 -
Iris leave brown spots
started by tulipgarden
last post by tulipgardenMay 18, 20062May 18, 2006 -
April Showers Bring May Flowers
started by Texas_Doodlebug
last post by lincolnitessMay 18, 200613May 18, 2006 -
iris impersonator
started by lilyfantn
last post by lincolnitessMay 18, 20063May 18, 2006 -
Iris ID?
started by Moby
last post by MobyMay 18, 20060May 18, 2006 -
ocean mist - japanese iris
started by Charlotteda
last post by bluegrassmomMay 18, 200620May 18, 2006 -
May's Tall Bearded Iris
started by lincolnitess
last post by tabascoMay 18, 20067May 18, 2006 -
Would any one like a fan of this?
started by rox_male
last post by rox_maleMay 17, 200619May 17, 2006 -
Polytepal Irises?
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by lauriefMay 17, 20061May 17, 2006
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Question about Dividing Siberian Iris
started by sadie_mae
last post by bluektoddMay 17, 20069May 17, 2006 -
Finally! More blooms and less rain!
started by irisluvr0252
last post by irisluvr0252May 17, 200612May 17, 2006 -
Help! Just received TB fans... Need advice on planting!
started by critterologist
last post by critterologistMay 17, 20065May 17, 2006 -
SDB ID, please.
started by boojum
last post by boojumMay 16, 200613May 16, 2006 -
Little Irises
started by Moby
last post by hope43May 16, 200614May 16, 2006 -
Dividing I. cristata and I. tectorim
started by pdkrones
last post by pdkronesMay 16, 20066May 16, 2006 -
Interest in Siberian Iris/Japanese Iris
started by flowerfrenzy
last post by daylily970May 16, 200629May 16, 2006 -
Siberian Iris
started by irisloverdee
last post by lincolnitessMay 16, 20063May 16, 2006 -
Yay! Mine have started too :-)
started by lilyfantn
last post by lincolnitessMay 16, 200629May 16, 2006 -
Help me find "Lovely Lois"
started by dixiedumplin
last post by gonzomammaMay 16, 20063May 16, 2006
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My bearded iris are abloom (finally)...
started by tabasco
last post by leafladyMay 16, 200612May 16, 2006 -
anyone want to trade?
started by lovesdaylilies
last post by lovesdayliliesMay 16, 20069May 16, 2006 -
If you need go plant markers for your irises...
started by vossner
last post by vossnerMay 15, 20060May 15, 2006 -
Photo IDs - How good are we? - a game
started by laurief
last post by Sue_WAMay 15, 200614May 15, 2006 -
Happy Mother's Day!
started by weegy12
last post by dossMay 15, 20061May 15, 2006 -
Need some id direction
started by Elizabethtown
last post by jamloverMay 15, 20062May 15, 2006 -
need Id's
started by veeja3
last post by veeja3May 15, 20066May 15, 2006 -
look familiar
started by Charlotteda
last post by CharlottedaMay 14, 20065May 14, 2006 -
Lost in Space
started by irisloverdee
last post by irisloverdeeMay 14, 20063May 14, 2006 -
Erin Go Bragh, SDB
started by boojum
last post by boojumMay 14, 20062May 14, 2006