An Iris for Kerry
Seeing the photos of Kerry’s Irises reminded me of the Irises I grew in Oregon, I miss them so. All of them, but one in particular.
This rhizome (root) was mixed in with a bed of the Blue Flag irises, and my friend, Bella, gave them to me. All I had to do was dig them up and transfer them to my flowerbeds.
I waited impatiently for next spring (from late summer) and the ‘Time of the Irises’. At last, the Irises rose above the soil, with their leaves like giant blades of grass waving in the late spring-early summer breezes.
Then came the flower stalks themselves, each one reaching for the sun. The buds appeared, each with their crinkling, brown papery coat. I watched as the colours began to clarify. Mostly lavender and purple, with a couple Sapphire Blue ones tossed in randomly.
At last!!! One lone stalk shaded darker from burgundy-purple, and I knew I had my Black Iris!! I was delighted, and so was my husband, he must have been, he went out and took photos of it.
So Kerry dear, an Iris to share with you.
Wow! This Iris is STUNNING! Delicate yet rich.
espirit07
May 25, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Absolutely beautiful iris. You just want to gently stroke the petals and feel the beauty.
thalia
May 25, 2008 at 3:10 pm
What a beautiful iris, ans a beautiful photo! I can almost smell the sweet heavenly fragrance! Black irises are exquisite, and rare – a treasure! And good word details too – “crinkling brown papery coat” on the buds – I can almost feel that dry skin… Well done!!!!
Kerry
Kerry
May 25, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Irises are lovely! This one is impressive.
imogen88
May 27, 2008 at 3:21 am
What a gorgeous iris. My mother grew irises in the south years ago. Each autumn she had to dig them up and put them in the freezer and then replant them in the spring, as the winters weren’t cold enough for the plants. It was a labor of love, and she had some beautiful bloomw
shewolfy728
May 27, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I love this pic & would like to use it for my website. I am looking for some nice pix for my logo 4 my new company. I love The Black Iris. Its my favorite flower. My mom had them when I was growing up.
gothceltgirl
September 16, 2008 at 12:50 am