Irises

At this time of the year Irises grace numerous landscapes and gardens. Just as the term iris implies, their blooms are available in a rainbow of colors, including shades of yellow, crimson, copper, henna, blue, gold, violet, pink and more. In addition to diverse colors, irises also vary in height with dwarf and intermediate varieties available along with the standard tall bearded types we so often see. Enjoy a close-up look at some of these flowers and their foliage.