Edith Wolford after the rain

Yes indeed Hb, and the rain has made the photo better than last weeks's pic. Glad the rain didn't turn the blooms to a soggy mess.

Was just going to say the same thing Homebird.

I have been pulling down the papery spathes as they are full of water after the rains and black fly. Also taking off the dead blooms as soon as they have finished!

This is indeed a beauty. I am truly enjoying your iris photos as mine will not be out for another month at least.

Nancy, my front garden has sunshine (when it's out) nearly all day, the back which is more enclosed, gets the sun somewhere about 1/2 of the day, so the Iris there are 2 to 3 weeks later. Extends the flowering season?