Tuesday, May 27, 2014

White Iris


This stunning beauty took my breath away as I turned on to our side street.  This was the first time I've ever planted white iris's and I look forward to planting more of these beauties!  

What I've learned is that it takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. There are between 260 & 300 species!

They just scream Spring to me!  How about you, what's your favorite spring and summer flower?  My favorite summer flower is the Casablanca lily!

14 comments:

  1. That is stunning! It must be such a bright spot in your spring garden, especially with all the green and rain.

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  2. So pretty. Iris are old-fashioned and remind me of Provence where we saw so many in flower beds everywhere.
    Sam

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  3. It's really beautiful! My favorite flower of summer are daisies and Hydrangeas -- Spring has to be peonies, mine are just starting to open.

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  4. Just beautiful I have the deep purple that are just budding.
    Cathy

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  5. HOW beautiful!!!! I don't think I have ever seen a white iris before. It's gorgeous- xo Diana

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  6. Stunning is the right word!
    I can't easily decide which is my favourite summer flower. They are all so beautiful, but I do have a thing for the "old-fashioned" ones you find in some gardens and parks. And I love roses, I am very traditional in that aspect. My favourite roses are those with a creamy tinge, some yellow ones have that, but also some of the apricot and pink ones.

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  7. They are beautiful!
    For me its the bluebells that say Spring is here!
    Enjoy the flowers and the warmer weather!
    Gill xx

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  8. Many years ago we had a white Iris and like yours it was stunning. Good shot of it.

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  9. Wow. So beautiful!
    Bet it smells lovely too.

    Have a happy day.

    K.

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  10. Love them! my blue mini iris have just opened

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  11. My neighbor had one of the biggest Iris gardens in New England. She recently sold her house so I don't get to visit the garden anymore. I do love irises but my favorite summer flower is hydrangea.

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  12. Kate Jasmines...for their beauty and their smell. Keep vases of them in the house.
    Stopping by from Arlynda Lea's Blog.
    Barbara
    Life & Faith in Caneyhead

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  13. Roses are actually my favorite, though the iris is our state flower.

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