Going to be in the 30s all week. this is not the time for bloom on anything in MA.

It's snowing in northern Kentucky, no blooms here!

Wow Jen -- no snow here -- except on the ground, of course!

Okay I will honor my Sunrise Elegy, but only wish it ever looked as good as Ken's!!



Best I got was.....

Blueberry Treats


Swoosh


Urban Cowgirl

I would have to trudge though the snow drifts to get to my iris. No thanks!

Another that tried to bloom (in a pot), but it looks like the stalk froze.
Fruit Stripe


Now some arilbreds

Alakazam


Enchanter's Spell


Shaman's Magic

We have mainly grown the 'Quarterbred' arils. I only have a photo of my seedling 'Ye Gadd'.

I really love arils. I've only tried one, Mohr Pretender, that I planted last year. Didn't bloom or even grow much at first, but now its a little clump, so fingers crossed. We had a very wet summer last year, so I'm sure it didn't like that much. I like that Mid America notes those that are easy to grow- I think some others do to.

Neal, if you decide later you want to try additional Arilbreds, I have Navajo Velvet and Sand Dancer. This year's increases are promised, but as fast as they are pushing them up, I should have plenty for next year if you like either or both.




http://www.karyiris.com/iris_p...
http://tulsairis.org/gallery/

Oh Debra, I would love to give Sand Dancer a try. Is it a 1/2 Aril? I think it is so beautiful, a cab or mine actually, but worry if it would grow here.

Leslie, I will put you on the share list for 2017.

yippee skippy!

Lestv said: yippee skippy!

That's a good name for an iris!

Thanks Deb! I'm particularly interested in Navajo Velvet- I've been kind of obsessed with that image since Arlyn posted something about it a couple of weeks ago. Those beards and velvety falls captivate me. Oh, I see what you're doing...you're making it impossible for me to avoid creating that bed of browns and muted earthy tones! ...and giving me a good amount of time to do it

Aww, Neal, I was hoping that part would slide by unnoticed.

Noted a share for 2017. (the ATP plant lists are so handy!)

Paul Black named an SDB 'Yippee Skippy' some years ago. People thinking about things is why it is so difficult to find new names for plants.

Re: Yippee Skippy

tveguy3 said:
That's a good name for an iris!

With a name like that I would have to give it to a cross between a couple of my Burseens!

Cross posted with Lucy! Doesn't surprise me it is taken.