This year, all the plants are doing well. There is a palm tree between the planters and the sidewalk which gives a little shade, so even though it is a very small garden, there are micro climates, within.
Look at these party girls. I have not been able to track down the name of this one, but it has the most open blooms at once. Of course, that means it will be finished blooming earlier, but I am loving it while it lasts!
This is little 'Hell Cat'. It is the first one to bloom, and it is finished, already. It is one of my all time faves!
This is 'Spirit World'. This one does not always bloom. It is a little finicky, so I always appreciate it when I do get a bloom out of it. I probably shouldn't give it space, since it is so stingy, but it is so pretty!
This is another whose name escapes me. I know the face, I just can't put a name with it!
There are a few that still have no open blooms, so I should be able to enjoy them through next week, at least. Our spring is 'compressed' in the desert, so most people probably don't think it is worth the water that it takes all year, just for a couple of weeks of bloom. For me, though, it just wouldn't be spring without some iris!
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I like the iris. The last one in the post reminds me of one Becky had in Texas called "Frontier Marshall." The are lovely..and worth the water!!
Beautiful! Love the colors of the party girls, interesting color combo! They are all so lovely.
I am so hoping I get at least one bloom out of the iris your sis sent me two years ago. They did suffer Bella's gardening efforts, but this year they are looking great. I can't tell yet if any have buds ...
fingers crossed!
Thanks for sharing! You brightened up my gray day here!
Blows me away that Gaynell can remember what one looked like that I had in Texas! I can hardly remember living in Texas! But then...I was changing diapers and nursing babies the whole time so I suppose I have an excuse.
Love the iris, and am excited to see what I might have this year.
really great pictures, your iris are soooooo pretty!! Must be those bright vegas lights :) but then they were pretty in KC too. Thanks for sharing! Love - k
The reason that I remember that iris from Texas was the name....Frontier Marshall and in Texas! (get it?)
California may have happy cows but you have happy Iris.
Your iris beds look so wonderful and your photos are excellent. I bet your mother would be very proud of you!
I am so jealous that I don't have any. Our gardens are mostly shady and I haven't had any luck with iris so far -- your pictures make me want to try again.
Gorgeous and, yet again, makes me wish I had the tiniest bit of gardening ability! Must live vicariously...C
The iris is my hubby's favorite flower! I do especially love the deep purple ones! Mine are blooming right now! Your garden is lovely!
i was just taking a look at your iris again, they have such nice colors! if you even need to split and ship...you have my address ;)
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