Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Iris...

- a bold, elegant orchid like bloom, sword shaped pedals with basal foliage -
Their distinctive 6 petaled flowers have 3 outer hanging pedals and 3 inner upright pedals.
They can be bearded or crested but without a doubt, they are always spectacular,
Each color has its own special meaning.















Purple Iris - Most iconic, often linked to royalty.
Blue Iris - Symbolizes faith and hope.
White Iris - Represents purity and spiritual connection.
Yellow and Orange Iris - Bring cheer and warmth to any setting.

New beginnings are often linked to springtime blooms!

26 comments:

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Wow! Your photos are gorgeous- Such beautiful flowers.

eileeninmd said...

So many beautiful and colorful irises!
I love them all. Take care, have a wonderful day!

Chrissy T said...

They are so magically beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

BeachGypsy said...

Wow, those are beautiful! My favorites have always been the purple 💜 ones and the yellow 💛 ones. I've had no luck growing them.

Lowcarb team member said...

Such beautiful photographs.
Thank you for including what each colour of iris meaning is.

All the best Jan

HappyK said...

Oh my goodness they are breathtaking. Ive seen some iris blooming around town on my walk. There is one that is yellow and purple.

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

I have a little iris garden in my backyard too. Beautiful flowers and photos, Debbie! I love them all.

-Soma

Jeanie said...

Irises are a favorite of mine and these are marvelous!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

They are so beautiful. My Mother grew iris and I miss getting the lovely bouquets. Love the different meanings of each color. x K

Ann said...

They're so pretty. I noticed mine will be blooming soon

Acorn Hollow said...

Mine are budded that's all I have light and dark purple ones.
Cathy

Kaleidoskop podle Hanky said...

Nádherné kosatce, krásně vám rozkvetly. Také je pěstuji, mám modrofialové a ještě čekám na žluté.
Přeji radost z květů!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Debbie, your photos are absolutely stunning.

Anonymous said...

We live in VA, and my mama loved iris. She had them, then my brother, then I had them. I am 76 now, and am not able to tend to things outside since I had a stroke ?? years ago...(maybe 8 or so. )
Anyway I often check your blog, and your photos and trips are always fun to look at! Thanks for blogging --- so many people aren't anymore....

R's Rue said...

These are so beautiful. I love it.

Rian said...

Love that pale pink Iris!

Dicky Bird said...

My heavens those are all so beautiful!

MELODY JACOB said...

Irises always have such a graceful presence and your photographs capture that beautifully. I like that you included the meaning behind each colour because flowers often carry more symbolism than people realize. The purple and blue varieties especially stand out with their richness and elegance. Posts like this are a lovely reminder that nature quietly marks the beginning of new seasons and new chapters in life. I recently shared a new post on my blog too and would love for you to read it when you have a moment www.melodyjacob.com

Caroline said...

Beautiful photos of the flowers. Have a nice day !

Anonymous said...

Wow, just beautiful, I love irises and your photos are gorgeous.
Wishing you a lovely day. Virginia

DeniseinVA said...

Hello there Debbie, your iris' are stunning! Happy Sunday to you.

Conniecrafter said...

Do you have all those colors in your yard? They are so lovely. We have two different kinds in our yard.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Irises, especially the purple ones, are a favorite of mine as well, Debbie. We had them in our front yard garden years ago in VA. The only "problem" was that they were rather short lived and some would topple over from the top heavy large bloom.

Hena Tayeb said...

So beautiful.

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Debbie,
Great pictures.
Wonderful all these bright colors of the springflowers.

Many greetings,
Marco

Debbie said...

thanks so much for stopping by. i try to write something everyday and i am happy to know you are reading!! the last week was so busy, i was not able to keep up but i am trying to get back into the swing of things!!