I've been run inside with the threat of a severe thunderstorm. Hope it doesn't destroy the blooms. Here are some photos.
'Shepaug River' was hybridized in Connecticut. It's a moderate sized plant and has really good plant habits - uniform, straight stalks and easy to grow here. It always photographs too light - think a bit more lavender
Named cultivars left to right 'Arabian Sun' 'Mohric Butterfly' 'Pharaoh's Host':
Another string 'Alright Already' 'Peninah's Provocation' 'Scented Opals':
Seedlings. I think anyone that grows an iris from seed understands. These have been around a while now:
I collect the stray seedlings and let them grow out. Unknown heritage, but you never know. This
greenish one bloomed today for the first time:
The cloud slid past. No hail, not much rain and the wind didn't last long. Back outside.
Edit. To correct WHERE 'Shepaug River' was hybridized. Originally I said New York.
