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Early Summer in N.E. Downunder - Iris domestica blooming

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By Bernieh


Early Summer in N.E. Downunder - Iris domestica blooming (Iris domestica)



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I love this!! Do your plants die down in the winter? Some of mine are starting to turn brown.

4 Dec, 2011

 

Hi Alexandramo, this Iris doesn't die down here. It's flowers in cycles throughout the year and I'll see the gorgeous blooms for a few weeks now.

4 Dec, 2011

 

That is stunning!

4 Dec, 2011

 

I've found that it spread quite easily. I only planted one plant last year and now there's literally dozens of them. I'll be doing some transplanting soon.

4 Dec, 2011

 

What a terrific pattern on this plant!

5 Dec, 2011

 

It is wonderful isn't it? The common name for it is Leopard Lily here, despite the fact it isn't a Lily!!!

5 Dec, 2011

 

Bernieh,
I have to keep a close watch.....I really like these, I would hate to lose them! Each one I planted has at least three little ones growing next to them. They do spread nicely, they are going to look fantastic this summer...(I hope).

5 Dec, 2011

 

My fingers and toes are crossed for yours, Alexandramou!!! I do so hope they all make it and give you a great display.

5 Dec, 2011

 

Thank you Berhieh.....I should have collected their seeds just to be sure!!! I will probably run down to the garden later on and see if there are any seeds left...doubt it. I'm sure they will come back this summer with a bang....(trying to be very optimistic!)

5 Dec, 2011

 

Here's hoping! : )

5 Dec, 2011

 

Well, I went to the garden and I found 7 seeds...I am going to sow them just to be sure. ;o)

5 Dec, 2011

 

That is terrific! I'll be expecting photos next year.

5 Dec, 2011

 

Absolutely. ;o)

5 Dec, 2011



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