OK -- so it's a species -- are there other colors?

There are but not many.
http://garden.org/plants/searc...

Ah -- thanks, Celia. Appreciate it.

Hmmmm -- there are six varieties that do not have pictures. Wonder what they look like...............

Iris Germanica collected by Linneaus 1753. Native to Europe, this is the purple variety most likely portrayed in Van Gogh’s famous painting. See website: http://www.missouriplants.com/... which has very detailed description and pictures.
A really hardy one!

Great reference pages, Celia and Dave.

Mine is a mongo increaser. This pile is going to the community garden for their Third Saturday market sale and I STILL have huge plantings everywhere--all from six original rhizomes!

Mine too! Tons and tons!

Barbara, I'm still going to save some for you.

Debra or Celia - I would love some if you have leftovers. I think I am remiss not having one of the original iris species.

I can send you as much as you would like.

Well, some yes! But maybe not TOO much if it increases like bunnies!

I'll let Celia send you some, then.

Okay dokie!

Celia, if anything happens where becomes inconvenient to ship to Leslie, let me know and I will.

Let me know how much you want and you can decide how many bunnies you want to keep for yourself.

Will do, Debra. Thanks.

I have two ( Iris Germanica) blooming in my yard now - my first of the season.

Janie -- what colors of Germanica do you have?

The first of 16 noids from a neighbor. Two others also have buds. This one is green with purple and PBF. Can't wait to see it open!

Hi Pat -- I don't think I've seen you here before. If I'm right about that --

It's so exciting waiting to see new Irises for the first time. Please post a photo of yours as they open!! I suspect that that green will be white when the bud opens, and looks like it'll have a purple rim!

Yes...(I noticed they seem to turn out white) I was just looking at some photos and it may be Hi There Gorgeous or ?? Anyway it will be fun to see how they turn out. I purchased another batch of 20 I think and although this lady purchased from just two growers hers were not marked either. I guess she had over 1000 plants. These will probably not bloom this year, too late and two small. Something to look forward to for next year though. I'm loving all of the beautiful blooms everyone is sharing!