The Gardening Thread

Good afternoon folks. Your's truly will be filling in today for KT who is out on medical leave. She is doing well and hopes to be back soon.

Here is another photo of today's opener. It is a Wild Iris. And we can thank Hrothgar for submitting such beautiful photos.

Which brings me to the following. Everything you want to know about iris' but were afraid to ask.

The tall, beautiful iris flower, named after the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, comes in many magical colors. Despite its divine origins, this beautiful flower is rugged, reliable, and easy to grow. Learn to plant and care for irises for long-term success in your gardens.

About Irises
More than 250 species make up the genus Iris. The most familiar irises are the tall bearded irises (I. germanica), which reach 2 to 3 feet tall. Their distinctive six-petaled flowers have three outer hanging petals (called falls) and three inner upright petals (called standards).

We have a few here at Casa Misanthrope. Bulbs were from my fishing buddy's wife. They seem to be a tough bullet proof type of plant. Just my .02 worth.

posted by Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 12:05 PM

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