More iris / myLot

United States

May 9, 2021 9:47am CST

I have iris blooming both from my daughter and from my friend. There is a white one from each of them, but they have slight differences. From my daughter is an all white one. Even the fuzzy stamens. From Mary Ann the white one has yellow up the ribs of the stamens. Then there is one that looked black before it opened, but it is a really dark plum. It has gotten cold and windy here. I turned the heat back on in the house. That is the blooming report for today.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 May 21

The white ones are so beautiful. Windy here too. Rain soon.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

9 May 21

I wish it would go ahead and rain. We have the clouds for it.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

10 May 21

@CarolDM I would be glad to take some.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 May 21

@GardenGerty We have plenty here.

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43897)

• Cambridge, England

9 May 21

My favourites have always been the pure white ones (perhaps with yellow stamens) and the really dark ones. Irises really are the most stunning flowers. It's just a shame that they only flower for such a short time.

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43897)

• Cambridge, England

9 May 21

@GardenGerty They really are at their best in a border. I always seem to connect them in my mind with soldiers (or guardsmen, perhaps), on parade ... their uniforms are so bright and they are there just for this special occasion

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

10 May 21

@owlwings Hmm. Had never viewed them that way. Most places I see them they are in masses. Like maybe all viewing a parade.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

9 May 21

I am also sad because they do not really make good cut flowers. They certainly brighten up the outdoors, though.

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Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23979)

• United Kingdom

9 May 21

A beautiful specimen. Lovely.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

9 May 21

They are providing me with something fun to share.

The Horse

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 May 21

It looks like cotton--very pretty!

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

11 May 21

Have you seen any growing near you? I had friends in San Ysidro that grew and bred iris as a hobby.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 May 21

@GardenGerty I don't know that I have.

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (127117)

• United States

9 May 21

I didn't realize they bloomed so early

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

9 May 21

I had not thought they did but mine are actually behind the other people around here.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

10 May 21

@GardenGerty The flower or flowers are very pretty. Sorry it is cold there. it is nice and sunny here.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

11 May 21

We will have sun before you know it.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

11 May 21

@GardenGerty I am glad for you. I love when the sun shines and no more layers and can walk outside freely and enjoy the day with the sun shining down on you.