Irises: Historic Iris Germanica Blooming here in NC, 0 by themikeman
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themikeman wrote: Yes, they look very simalar to Marti001's in Kentucky, i think mine are a tiny bit darker and maybe an inch or two taller..the clump i got from that women down the street early this week had five unopened buds on them.and the scapes got all weepy and wilty after i planted them, but the rain the other night perked them up and now 3 have opened this morning! i didnt think they would but they have so now i can enjoy them..they are still kind of flimsy though because of not just the transplant shock i think, but i think also their height..so i staked them up untill i cut the dead scapes off after their done blooming after about 4-6 weeks. heres my pic from this morning |