Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Bearded Iris Flowers

I think one of my favourite flowers in the spring is an iris, especially the bearded iris. I have several in my garden and am hoping that they will multiply. Apparently they don't need a lot of maintenance, but do need to be divided every few years so that they will keep blooming. Mine are still getting established.

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I found out that the iris has six petals. There are three that grow upwards. These are called standards. Then there are three hanging petals which are called falls.

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Each of the "falls" has a fuzzy line or beard that runs down the middle. I think this is the part that I find the most fascinating.
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I especially like them after the rain, when you see the raindrops on them. I had to go out fairly early in the morning to get some of these before the sun dried the water up. As you can see, I have three different colours in my garden. There are many different colours, so my collection could grow.

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I believe we can be thankful for all of the different types of flowers. I know that man has changed the looks of many of them, but they were created by God.
For as the soil makes the sprout come up
and a garden causes seeds to grow,
so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness
and praise spring up before all nations.
Isaiah 61:11


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