Irises: How do you buy your iris?, 1 by Wandasflowers

Wandasflowers wrote:
2006 was the most glorious spring I have ever had in my flower beds. Incredible blooms, perfect weather to keep iris fresh & perfect. 2007 was dissappoinitng, but just a blip in the road.

I planted my first iris almost 55 years ago in Iowa with my Great Grandma. I grow a much more varied pallette of flowers than my Great Grandma, Grandmother or any of my aged garden teachers over the years. Many of these iris,daylilies,lilies & other perennials have a difficulty adjusting to our hot, humid summers, our bitterly cold winters or our wet spring/falls. They are bred in much less varied climates . I do not baby them. I give them time & space to thrive. If they don't make it, I'll find another spot that likes my garden better!

This spring will bring what it brings. Anything is better than this cold & dead landscape.