Despite popular opinion, hybrid iris do not revert to the original genus. They only change color through cross pollination. This iris was blue two years ago.

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Irises

Midtown Memphis, Tenn.

My friend, Joy, died of leukemia a few years ago. She gave me these irises before she was diagnosed. I love them. These are the ones I look forward to blooming every year. They have the most delightful lemon-y fragrance.

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Iris

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A125A X Pokemon

[Iris reticulata]

Cultivated Iris from the x hollandica group on display in the Flower tent at The Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Ships Harbor,

Acadia National Park,

June 25, 2012

Photography lighting project.

White Reprise X 'Eitje'

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The Greek goddess Iris. Messenger goddess associated with the rainbow.

In the garden at Elizabeth Park

Seedling JR , 1999

OMINOUS STRANGER (Sterling Innerst, R. 1992)

X

A963-2 : ( MOD MODE x FOCUS )

Offspring : Q31

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Baby blue Bearded Iris

Jardin des Iris du Jardin des Plantes de Paris / Garden of the irises at the "Jardin des Plantes de Paris"

D'autres photos / More pictures here

In my garden, after the rain.

irises at the Royal Botanical Gardens (Laking Garden)

This is one of the crested iris varieties - Iris cristata lacustris. It is in my garden in Etowah County, Alabama. (DSC08406)

Iris blossom taken in nature.

Color in the Yard Today @ The Little Red Hen

stick out your tongue and say "ahhhhhh"

New Orleans City Park