I am not an expert on irises so I did a little research to share with you. My iris above and in the first collage below are Bearded Iris. Here's the instructions on how to identify the bearded iris.
- 1Examine the iris blooms. Iris blooms all have six petals with the same basic standards and falls. The standards are the three petals that rise upright on the blossom. The falls are the three petals that hang around the edges of the blossom.
- 2Look for the key characteristic that identifies and sets bearded irises apart from other iris varieties. Bearded irises have a fuzzy little "beard" protruding from the center of the blossoms, lying at the top center of each fall. They resemble pipe cleaners or chenille stems. The color of the beards often contrasts with the petal color.Information from http://www.ehow.com/how_8208405_identify-bearded-iris.html
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I do have more than one color of iris.
Ok, it's your turn, follow the identification steps above and tell me if my iris below is bearded or not.
Well, do you think you can now identify bearded irises?
Thanks for stopping by - Judy.
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I absolutely love your irises and the mosaics you have created. Even your choice of border colors is perfect! Wish I could smell the fragrance! Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! You are ahead of us in bloom. Lovely photos too :)
ReplyDeleteYour irises are lovely! My irises have lots of leaves sprouting up, but no blooms yet. I wonder if mine are bearded? Yours are standing beautifully upright, do you ever find that they fall over from the weight of the flower?
ReplyDeleteYes, they do fall over, sometimes I think it is from the wind.
DeleteI can see a little beard all right. Iris's are so pretty, I have creamy yellow ones but it isn't time for them here yet. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love Irises (all kinds of them!) Such beautiful photos, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting me and leaving such a sweet comment on my project.
Have a fabulous weekend!
xox
Lovely! I have some white Iris that never bloom. I need to move them to more sun! So nice to see your pretty blooms!
ReplyDeleteIrises are my favourite flowers (and bearded iris in particular) so when I saw your photo on Flowers on Saturday I just had to come and have a look. Your photographs are beautiful, the colours are gorgeous! You are very fortunate to have such lovely blooms - Sharon
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVelva
How gorgeous! Mine aren't blooming yet, I think they are mostly yellow and some whites.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of your blue and lavender iris. They are so easy to grow and I love mine, although I don't have the lovely shades that you do.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday.
Babs
I like the variety of your irises, mine are all blue!
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Gorgeous irises. They are one of my favorite flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love irises. They are my sorority's flower, and I've always appreciated their uniqueness. I am so jealous that you can grow these in your backyard!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Your iris are so beautiful and your photography is even better. I thinned mine out last year and so far have seen very few blooms. Maybe they will come on later. I will have to go check and she is mine have beards or not.
ReplyDeleteQMM
What amazing colors on those flowers
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It sure looks bearded to me! I don't have any irises so I really appreciate seeing such pretty photos. I pass by many irises while walking our dogs, so now I can identify the bearded ones and impress my husband! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's is a beautiful flower..
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http://www.harpsterschronicle.com/2012/04/my-girl-at-orchard-park.html
Some Iris are called flag and it is as if those beautiful blossoms are like flags waving hello to all whom may pass by...lovely!
ReplyDeletebeautiful Iris flowers, beautiful in purple colors too :-) Dropping by from CC.
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Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteMine are just beginning to bloom.
I hope they look as lovely as yours.
Beautiful Irises! (They remind me of my sister--they're her favorite flower.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a selection of lovely irises, Judy! Your photos are wonderful.
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Beautiful shots! Irises are one of my favorite flowers. Love the variety you have in your garden. Thanks so much for sharing!
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