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Iris unguicularis


Iris unguicularis (Iris unguicularis (Iris))

I've had this plant for more than three years - and this is its first flower! I am thrilled to bits! It flowers in the winter - outdoors.



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its lovely.......no wonder your pleased..........

26 Jan, 2010

 

Only one flower - but I don't mind that, Holly! :-)))

26 Jan, 2010

 

lovely colour.

26 Jan, 2010

 

:-)

26 Jan, 2010

 

what a beauty. how tall is it? this would be a real bonus in my garden. how hardy?

26 Jan, 2010

 

Very nice..........

26 Jan, 2010

 

Totally hardy - likes poor soil in a sunny position. It's about 15" tall I suppose.

26 Jan, 2010

 

I wil keep my eye out for this beauty.

26 Jan, 2010

 

There are differently named ones - slightly different colours...one is 'Mary Barnard'.

26 Jan, 2010



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