General Discussion forum: Northern Illinois Iris Season Starts March 26th !

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crowrita1 Apr 26, 2015 12:30 PM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

Cyanea Purple Joy Jewel Baby.......sort of a "four fingered Frank Fuddleman."...but I still like it ! Quote | Post #1136057 (1)

lovemyhouse Apr 26, 2015 3:25 PM CST Name: Debra Garland, TX (Dallas) Service dogs: Angels with paws. ðŸ’

Oh, I LOVE the color on Jewel Baby! You are free to choose. You are not, however, free from the consequences of your choice. ========================= http://debra96.wix.com/green-amber-gardens Quote | Post #1136090 (2)

MShadow Apr 26, 2015 4:29 PM CST Name: Marilyn Campbell Houghton Lake, MI

Wow, love what Jewel Baby did! Quote | Post #1136102 (3)

grannysgarden Apr 26, 2015 7:57 PM CST Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake, Arkansas, zone 7 The Magnolia Zone

People who come to my garden always stop right over Jewel Baby and remark on the color. It is a lovely iris and even people who do not like unusual forms grow it for its beauty. It also has a long bloom period here. Quote | Post #1136171 (4)

crowrita1 Apr 27, 2015 6:14 PM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

Not sure why these two are hiding down ,low in the foliage: Replicator Little Mohee Quote | Post #1136430 (5)

tveguy Apr 27, 2015 6:31 PM CST Name: Tom Wisconsin

Trying to stay warm. Quote | Post #1136434 (6)

crowrita1 Apr 27, 2015 7:42 PM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

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lovemyhouse Apr 27, 2015 8:05 PM CST Name: Debra Garland, TX (Dallas) Service dogs: Angels with paws. ðŸ’

Mebbe so. You are free to choose. You are not, however, free from the consequences of your choice. ========================= http://debra96.wix.com/green-amber-gardens Quote | Post #1136460 (8)

grannysgarden Apr 28, 2015 6:32 AM CST Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake, Arkansas, zone 7 The Magnolia Zone

I love Little Mohee. I have one fan and it has not increased. It is still green so I hope it takes hold and grows for me. sigh Quote | Post #1136521 (9)

crowrita1 Apr 28, 2015 6:57 AM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

Keep me posted on it's progress, as I *might* be able to steal you a piece, off mine. It isn't the "fastest" ,as to growth, or increase, but mine is doing pretty well. Quote | Post #1136539 (10)

MShadow Apr 28, 2015 9:10 AM CST Name: Marilyn Campbell Houghton Lake, MI

Arlyn, those are pretty. Good one, Tom. Quote | Post #1136575 (11)

crowrita1 Apr 28, 2015 9:22 AM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

I shouldn't have mentioned Little Mohee............now, instead of Vera Lynn....it's Burl Ives in my head Quote | Post #1136581 (12)

grannysgarden Apr 28, 2015 12:59 PM CST Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake, Arkansas, zone 7 The Magnolia Zone

Well, her pappy was a cheiftan all over this land! And before I start with the beautiful Annabel Lee, on this dreary day, I am going to start singing Jimmy Crack Corn! Quote | Post #1136616 (13)

irisarian Apr 28, 2015 1:11 PM CST Name: Lucy Hamilton, MA irises

The single stem of pumila Wild Whispers is going by. I felt the leaves of Keystone Oracle which is in an early spot & couldn't feel any flower stem. I'm afraid that it won't bloom this year & I wanted the pollen. Quote | Post #1136619 (14)

crowrita1 Apr 28, 2015 1:35 PM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

It might still surprise you ,Lucy.....things are all 'wacky" this year as to bloom times. Quote | Post #1136626 (15)

crowrita1 Apr 28, 2015 6:08 PM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

Reddy Set Alpine Lake Drambuie Knick Knack Forever Blue Gingerbread Man......Fresh and faded Snow Maiden......hiding! Maybe she's shy! Truly I. lutescens Replicator Smell The Roses NOID #3 And a 'conundrum!......This is supposed to be Baby Snowflake, but, unless it's the Round Up talking....this looks 'cream yellow" to me, instead of white....obviously, the Round Up has damaged the flower's form....maybe affected the color, as well But unopened buds seem pretty 'yellow", as well! I also noticed this years flowers are showing 'lees " blue...truly, Smell The Roses, and Alpine lake, as well as Forever Blue, should be "bluer" Quote | Post #1136658 (16)

irisarian Apr 28, 2015 7:13 PM CST Name: Lucy Hamilton, MA irises

love the little guys & thank you for the photo of Reddy Set. When Paul Black first saw the picture he commented on the 'nice little white edge' on the falls. I told him that I was trying to get rid of the nice little edge. He looked at me like I had 2 heads. [Last edited Apr 29, 2015 9:33 AM CST] Quote | Post #1136670 (17)

DaveinPA Apr 28, 2015 7:57 PM CST Name: Dave south central PA, Zone 6a

Are you sure you are in 5a? My Snow Maiden has done nothing so far and supposedly in 6a! Looking good. Quote | Post #1136682 (18)

Muddymitts Apr 28, 2015 7:59 PM CST Name: Mary Ann Kentucky

That's funny, Lucy!! Arlyn -- I'm sorry for the additional problems. Neighbor's Round-Up drift, eh? Every day is a second chance. Every day is precious time. Quote | Post #1136684 (19)

crowrita1 Apr 28, 2015 8:03 PM CST Name: Arlyn Whiteside Co, Illinois Zone 5A

And thank YOU for the nice ,little iris ! In case you're wondering, it's a "better than average" increaser(2 years old, and an 18"-20" clump, so it'll be an "every other year divide" iris !), and the flower seems to hold up well! I'm getting pretty fond of them, too, Lucy! They seem to never "disappoint" ! fairly disease free, and blooms last well (on most of them, Red At Last has pretty poor substance , but the rest "stay" real well !) And , being a re bloom nut....well, they always seem (the Re's)to summer, or fall bloom early! Quote | Post #1136685 (20)

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