As you might know, Iris has at least 300 species worldwide. Many love them due to their attractive colors.
Fig 01 - Native flower of our state
The above photo (Fig 01) is our state, Louisiana native Iris, people called it Vivian Mae or Louisiana hybrids.
Other well-known species (hybrids) are:
- Iris hexagona, Dixie iris
- Iris nelsonii, Abbeville iris
- Iris brevicaulis, Lamance iris
- Giant Blue, Iris giganticaerulea
- Copper Iris, Iris fulva.
Fig 02 - Another native species.
There are many colors of Iris flowers in our areas, some people including me love purple ones.
Fig 03 - Louisiana iris.
What species of Iris flowers in your areas?
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...one of our local parks have a collection of Louisiana iris. I need to check them out.
ReplyDeleteOh wow all so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese have such a deep purple color and are so very pretty. We have what is called a zigzag iris. Mostly light purple with yellow centers. I have some Iris that came out of my husbands grandparents home place. One of my favorite flowers..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteSo great shots, thanks for your sharing
ReplyDeleteLovely signs of spring🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos! I don't think the ones around here are blooming yet. We have had some freezes and such..so I hope we will have them.
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful and are mostly purple.
ReplyDeleteOh this sparked my interest, I know I've seen some iris near me, but I haven't ever thought of what kind. With a quick google search I found out that Iris douglasiana and Iris fernaldii are common. The Monterey Bay Iris Society also hosts events and displays related to irises in my area, I might have to check that out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhen I see an Iris I now Spring is not far behind. Lobe their many colors! Have a great weekend!
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