The humidity today is so high it feels like the air is wet. Yesterday I posted about the yellows in the garden, today we'll look at the lovely colors the Iris Ensata (Japanese Iris) are showing.This first clump here was the inspiration for the title of this post, Lavender Illusions. What a lovely color!
This is that seedling that I showed earlier last week. It doesn't seem to open all the way so I guess it will be tossed on the compost heap later this season. Then again I might not be able to be so heartless and I might just have to move it some place else in the garden.
Another clump in bloom out front. This one is a deeper color, more blues and purples showing here.
Japanese Iris are so easy to grow. They like the same conditions as my daylilies. As much sun as possible, lots of good compost, fair amounts of water and dividing every 5 years or so. How can you go wrong with these beauties?
I just love that first picture. What a great colour.
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ReplyDeleteYour garden seems to have an endless supply of beautiful flowers---the result of lots of effort and hardwork, I know.
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