JanetS, this is the iris I told you about, and as men who measure fish, I was a little off, They are 39" tall, but to me thats big, and beautiful. Mike
Large bearded iris, lets show them
I wish I could put four pics together, but here is the best pic of rhizone I could get.Mike
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Mike, does it smell? I have some tall ones that smell like grape koolaid.
You know, I think that is the smell.I stuck my nose in it yesterday.Mike
So pretty Mike. Here's my contribution from Maypop cottage.
Laurel
and...
last one and I'm back to day three of a three and one half day planting marathon. Then back to Atlanta.
L
Love the yellow, I don't have any.I bought some from wally world, and they had completly died, from neglect.Mika
Irises seem to be having a great season this year. I'm not sure what distinguishes a bearded iris from the cleanshaven ones so I don't know if these qualify or not. (I'll be glad for someone to enlighten me)
Ummm, I'm not very knowledgeable here, but there are a bunch of different types. The bearded ones are the ones withe the "fur" on what I think is called the "falls" (that's opposed to the petals that are more closed) They generally have that fan type foliage. Then there are Siberians which are usually smaller. There are ones that live in or close to water. Flag iris would be an example of these, but I think there are a bunch of marsh types. Many more, some having tiny flowers and grassy leaves, some small and some tall. The "beardies" are usually very popular because they are big and showy.
Mike, I'm so new to online communication that I had to ask DH why other states had a retailer called Wally World and Georgia did not. I told him it seemed like a great place and and people were finding all kinds of bargains there! Lots of eye rolling on his part (LOL).
Laurel
Love it !!
Batik
Edith Wolford
Okay here goes...lol
Blatant
Magic Pallette
Indian Giver
Muse
Unknown Purple
Painted Cloud
Red Canyon Glow
Unknown Lavendar/White
Cherub's Choir
What a beautiful array Janet. The magic palette is indeed magic!
Invitation
Fashion Fandangle
unknown white
Crimson King
Thank AG..everytime one opens up, my DH says "Oh, that one is my favorite!" LOL
Another picture different time of day...
Magic Pallette
Art Deco
Conspiracy
this is the one I think looks like yours Mike...I don't have an ID though...older one....
Magic Pallette has unusual color pairing. Conspiracy ain't too shy either! How many (roughly) different varieties do you have, Janet? Are bearded irises a main collection for you?
Blue...may be Silverado...not sure though.
I have no idea how many different ones....I would guess well over a hundred...but I haven't got my lists on this computer so I really don't have a clue....I love the Bearded and the dutch, siberian, japanese, louisiana ...all of the Iris, I have a few of them all....I have lots of Day lilies, Asiatics, Orientals, etc. I guess Lilies and Iris are my main attractions, but I have lots of different things...I have about 1/2 acre that is gardens, so it is quite the mish mash of stuff! LOL
I have about thirty in bloom right now and lots more to come....here is a picture of the front walkway, yellow dutch Iris here...not the best picture, but they are eight years old now...
I like lilies and irises too because they just bloom and multiply on their own (as long as the deer don't get them). If you have a good reference to learn which irises are which, please pass it along. (and thanks to MaypopLaurel for her explanation, too).
Love that red canyon glow, and the yello dutch. I have a weakness for iris, and lillies too. Mike
another unknown...love the blue beards on this one
JanetS you have lovely collection and thes are also from Your garden. Silverado didnot bloom yet but plants are healthy and big, may be soon or next year.
Kaleem
Yes, Kaleem, that is a beauty! I am so thrilled it is doing so well for you. I think it may be Amazon Bride....mine is not blooming here yet...but I do have a stalk with buds!