Vibrant Iris Flower is a photograph by Kay Novy which was uploaded on June 19th, 2014.
Vibrant Iris Flower
The tall, beautiful iris, named after the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, comes in many magical colors.
Every gardener wants this perennial.... more
by Kay Novy
Title
Vibrant Iris Flower
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography,digital Art
Description
The tall, beautiful iris, named after the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, comes in many magical colors.
Every gardener wants this perennial. Despite its divine origins, it is hardy, reliable, and easy to grow. Irises also attract butterflies and hummingbirds and make lovely cut flowers.
There are some 300 species in the genus Iris. The most familiar irises are the tall (at least 28 inches) bearded irises (Iris germanica).
The distinctive flowers have three large outer petals called "falls" and three inner upright petals called "standards." The falls may have beards or crests. Bearded iris are so-called because they have soft hairs along the center of the falls. In crested iris, the hairs form a comb or ridge.
Most irises flower in early summer. Some, mostly bearded hybrids, are remontant, flowering again later in the summer.
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June 19th, 2014
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Comments (102)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your amazing floral image, Featured, in BIRTH MONTH FLOWERS, homepage group, of Fine Art America, for the month, of May!
Joyce Dickens
Kay this is probably the most beautiful Iris that I have seen that is multi-colored; outstanding work!!!