Untitled in Iris Flower Patterns: Amoenas and Neglectas

By KentPfeiffer
April 19, 2013

Irises are named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow. It's a fitting name because iris flowers can be found in almost any color of the spectrum. If that didn't provide enough variety, they also come in an amazing array of patterns. Amoenas and neglectas have been my favorite flower patterns since my childhood.

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monalisa18

Apr 18, 2013 9:55 PM CST

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Name: Mona
Guntown, Ms (Zone 7b)
I love nature & everything outdoors

Wonderful and so much info. THe pictures are all stunning. I sure enjoyed this. THanks so much for sharing! Mona

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Paul2032

Apr 19, 2013 1:35 AM CST

Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
Grandchildren are my greatest joy.

Great article and gorgeous pictures Kent.

Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Calif_Sue

Apr 19, 2013 7:37 AM CST

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Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
Sunset Zone 15

Ditto what Paul and Mona said! I will have to refer to it often until I get the descriptions memorized

as well as for gazing at the beautiful blooms! So far, I have noted that I am drawn to a lot of Blyth and Ghio blooms, your photos just confirmed it! And how is it possible to actually have an all time favorite?!

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canadanna

Apr 19, 2013 9:20 PM CST

Name: Anna
North Texas (Zone 8a)

gorgeous!

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TiaLee

Apr 20, 2013 8:00 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Harris
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho (Zone 6a)
Knowledge is love, light is vision.

I love the photos-but it breaks my heart every time I find new varieties that grab me because I don't have space for them all! And it seems that some come and go so quickly that they become very hard to find after a few years. But, thanks for the eye candy. There are a few more in there that I HAVE to add to my list...

Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

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