I think IRIS, one of my very favorite perennials, have a place in every garden. BEARDED IRIS come in the widest range of rainbow colors of any perennial--thus, it gets its name in honor of the Greek goddess Iris, messenger to Juno, who rode to Earth on a rainbow. They thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and are an easy, carefree plant to take care of, being extremely hardy. Their bloom is just starting here in the top of Utah. I woke up to 5 plants blooming this morning, making a total of 6 now in bloom. I can hardly wait for the next week or two, when they should be at their peak. Pictured are Skating Party, Jennifer Rebecca, Eagle's Flight, Indigo Princess and Change of Pace.
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