MY IRIS have BLOOMED!
The cool wet weather, apparently was ideal for Iris. The blooms are huge and abundant.
The history of Iris meanings include Faith, Hope, and Wisdom.
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Cultivated all over the world, Iris are found in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America.
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There are over two-hundred varieties of Iris, in all colors. The Iris takes it's name from the Greek word for "rainbow", so apropos, when Iris come in so many colors.
Dark purple Iris can denote royalty---with that rich velvety purple.
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Yellow Iris can denote passion---I guess this one represents royal passion. Iris have also been used for perfumes and medicinal purposes.
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Iris were linked to royalty, and the Fleur de Lis of France is an idealized representation of the flower. I love this striated bright purple and white.
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In any color they are gorgeous. This rust is particularly rich.
Mine have burst into bloom in the last three days of real sunshine.
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Iris have also been linked to courage and determination. The lime-yellow Barberry is a wonderful contrast.
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The foliage is particularly strong this year. But the stems have leaned over on many because of the water content of the flowers and so many blooms. These happily reside in vases in the house.
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Peach Iris, who knew---these look like petticoats with their ruffly deliciousness.
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The Ancient Greeks' Goddess Iris, was the messenger of the gods and acted as a link from heaven to earth. Purple Iris were planted on graves of women to summon the Goddess to guide the dead in their journey to the heavens.
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My friend E's Iris at the end of her street. The dew dripping on the petals.
Ancient Egypt also marveled at the exotic blooms. Drawings of Iris have been found in a number of ancient Egyptian palaces.
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And there are more---waiting in the wings, I can't wait to see what colors these are.
Information above gleaned from this source.
http://www.proflowers.com/blog/history-and-meaning-of-iris
Another source of the symbolism of the Iris, https://symbolsproject.eu/explore/plants-and-vegetations/iris-/-lily-/-fleur-de-lys.aspx
Some of my Iris were from Breck's and planted two years ago. We chose Iris (some are twice bloomers) for their flowers and their foliage. The spiky lime leaves go well in our landscape. Here is a selection of Breck's Iris shipping in Fall, HERE.
I receive no reimbursement or products, this is simply the flowers we chose from personal experience.
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