Iris

The Wild Iris (page 1): "At the end of my suffering / there was a door."


Family: Iridaceae

Type: Herbaceous, deciduous or evergreen perennial bulb or rhizome

Blooming period: Spring to early Summer

Sun requirement: Full

Soil requirement: Rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline.

Notes: There are a multitude of wild-growing and cultivated irises, in numerous colors. Iris flowers typically have three large "falls" (downturned petals) and three smaller "standards" (upturned petals).

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