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Iris and Her Nice Long Legs
I love Irises. Some people may think them old-fashioned, pedestrian, overly frou-frou ... not me. I find value in even the puffiest, frilliest, prom dress looking-est iris around. The leaves, the shape of the flowers, the colors ... you have to be a cold-hearted snake not to melt a little for an iris. They have such different 'personalities' that there is an iris for just about everyone. The ultra-colorful, two-toned bearded irises are like the brassy lady who hangs out at the neighborhood bar; loud, funny, a heart of gold, the brightest clothes and make-up, and swoony perfume. Siberian irises are the fashionistas - sleek and sexy, always chic, never too much.
This weekend, my Walking Iris (Neomarica caerulea), a long-legged Brazillian model of an iris, gave me a surprise bloom. They are called 'walking irises' because the flowering stem will lean over and eventually touch the ground, where it will root and become another plant. So eventually I will have an army of leggy beauties strutting their stuff all over my garden! I can't wait!
I think the walking iris is just beautiful -- I have them all over the place in my garden -- they transplant easily. For those worried that they will walk in the "wrong" direction, they make wonderful potted plants and very neat hanging baskets. Just a great plant -- in my opinion
JR
Yay! Another fan of the Walking Iris! I think they're so lyrical. Something about the 'walking' seems so poetic to me...
Me three! Mattafact, it's on the "divide/replant" list this weekend.
Still dividing, Susa? Me too! Well, in between supervising the vegetable beds being built and replanting my containers, I've divided 3 plants - 1 sisyrinchium and 2 daylillies. I'm on a roll! I have around 20 more to go. Just thinking about it makes me want a Mojito!