Iris Blooms-Deep in the Heart of Texas & More in the Irises forum

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Smyers817

Apr 15, 2019 9:36 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Stephanie
Dallas/Ft. Worth (Zone 8a)
Hello from Texas!

Some of today's blooms in north Texas

“Minds are like flowers; they open only when the time is right.”

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Smyers817

Apr 15, 2019 9:40 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Stephanie
Dallas/Ft. Worth (Zone 8a)
Hello from Texas!

a few garden shots of blooms

“Minds are like flowers; they open only when the time is right.”

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iciris

Apr 15, 2019 10:03 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

Beautiful blooms Stephanie, Fruit Fusion is just lovely and bright.

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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iciris

Apr 15, 2019 10:06 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

Amazing landscape photos too.

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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AndreaD

Apr 15, 2019 10:23 PM CST

Los Altos, CA (Zone 9b)

Lovely photos, lovely garden, Stephanie.

What is the name of that first bitone?

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Lestv

Apr 16, 2019 7:14 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Stephanie, I agree that it is Stud Book Stuffer. You have a nice looking group of Burseens in bloom. I moved my Elvis Dreamer last fall so hope to see it spring back into action. It has insane beards.

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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evelyninthegarden

Apr 16, 2019 10:54 PM CST

Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)

Stephanie ~ Beautiful blooms!!!

I also like your garden shots of blooms!!!

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

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Smyers817

Apr 17, 2019 5:42 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Stephanie
Dallas/Ft. Worth (Zone 8a)
Hello from Texas!

@evelyninthegarden

evelyninthegarden said:Stephanie ~ Beautiful blooms!!! I also like your garden shots of blooms!!!

“Minds are like flowers; they open only when the time is right.”

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greenappleagnes

Apr 17, 2019 5:50 AM CST

Name: Casey
North Carolina (Zone 7b)

I agree! Beautiful blooms and a gorgeous garden!!!

What is the name of the clump of irises in the foreground, second pic?

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Smyers817

Apr 17, 2019 5:59 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Stephanie
Dallas/Ft. Worth (Zone 8a)
Hello from Texas!

AndreaD said:Lovely photos, lovely garden, Stephanie.
What is the name of that first bitone?

The 2 tone purple is 'Texas Tradition'.

“Minds are like flowers; they open only when the time is right.”

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Smyers817

Apr 17, 2019 6:03 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Stephanie
Dallas/Ft. Worth (Zone 8a)
Hello from Texas!

greenappleagnes said:I agree! Beautiful blooms and a gorgeous garden!!!

What is the name of the clump of irises in the foreground, second pic?

That is 'Spicy Serving'.

“Minds are like flowers; they open only when the time is right.”

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Lestv

Apr 17, 2019 7:02 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

I am jealous. Your Daffy Dude looks so great. Mine got done in by heavy rain last weekend. Darn!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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UndertheSun

Apr 17, 2019 10:49 AM CST

(Zone 9b)

Beautiful healthy looking irises!

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AndreaD

Apr 17, 2019 11:41 AM CST

Los Altos, CA (Zone 9b)

Texas Tradition is really lovely!

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evelyninthegarden

Apr 17, 2019 11:47 AM CST

Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)

AndreaD said:Texas Tradition is really lovely!

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

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iciris

Apr 17, 2019 5:17 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

I think Texas Tradition is really lovely too.

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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shizen

Apr 17, 2019 9:54 PM CST

Name: daphne
san diego county, ca (Zone 10a)

👏🏻👍🏻 beauties!

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UndyingLight

Apr 17, 2019 11:33 PM CST

Name: Monty Riggles
Henry County, Virginia (Zone 7b)
Do you ever wonder if you have too

Love Spicy Serving, Stephanie!

TB 'Starting Fresh' blooming for me in May of 2022. It bloomed for a week and a half with nine buds.

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DonnaBwana

Apr 29, 2019 11:22 PM CST

Name: Donna
Plano, TX

Pink and white garden-- memorial garden for my daughter's late westie...

My westie, Brinley, and Social Graces...

Fuse

Los Coyotes

Red Skies

Goodnight My Dear

Flamingo Frenzy

Slew O' Gold

Having A Party

Strawberry Freeze