Is This A Messenger

Did they really send out a messenger from the fields pleading for more attention like a little weeding, good soil and fertilizer. They claim that they were all very pretty at one time. This is the only iris that has bloomed this year. Other than the White Iris which is in the White Garden. And I don't see any other buds on any of the stalks of the other plants. But, it is still early for the bloom season. It's better than last year! Last year there weren't any blooms! I am sure the rains are helping this year.

Isn't it a beauty? I am quite sure the name in Blenheim Royal Iris. I was checking some of my notes from when I planted the Iris Flower Beds. My notes said Blue category - Deep blue-violet. And, this next photo is what I found when I googled what I thought was the correct name. "Color" is a tricky thing when using the Internet.

I know I have shown  this iris mosaic a few times in the past. But this is what my iris bed produced for me when I planted it a few years back. As I have noted many times the amount of sunshine is so important. However, good soil and fertilizer goes a long way in getting good results. I am really hoping to improve the iris garden in the future.

What's Lily doing in there? Do you see her? She was always by my side! I love that little gal!

Each of these photos are a different iris specimen from my garden. I think Iris are so elegant and I hope I can regenerate the flower bed. I will sure let you know how it goes.

The website Proflowers/Florapedia tells us "With striking uniqueness and beauty, irises have rich meanings, and when given as gifts, they can convey deep sentiments. With over 200 varieties in a wide spectrum of colors, the iris, which fittingly takes its name from the Greek word for “rainbow,” can be found in virtually every part of the world, growing both naturally and in farms. While garden irises can come in any of these many varieties, the flower’s cut versions are mostly blue (the most popular type), white, and yellow.
The iris’s history is rich, dating back to Ancient Greek times when the Greek Goddess Iris, the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow, acted as the link between heaven and earth. Purple irises were planted over the graves of women to summon the Goddess to guide the dead in their journey. Ancient Egyptian kings marveled in the iris’s exotic nature, and drawings have been found of the flower in a number of Egyptian palaces. During the Middle Ages, the meaning of irises became linked to the French monarchy, and the Fleur-de-lis eventually became the recognized national symbol of France. From their earliest years, irises were used to make perfume and as a medicinal remedy. Today, they are primarily seen in gardens, in bouquets, and in the wild all over the world.

Through its intricate history, the meanings of the iris has come to include faith, hope, and wisdom. Depending on factors such as color and region, irises may bear additional meanings as well. In some parts of the world, the dark blue or purple iris can denote royalty, whereas the yellow iris can be a symbol of passion. Irises may also express courage and admiration. The many meanings of the iris makes the flower a great choice for an array of gift giving occasions: corporate, sympathy, get well, just because, and birthday are just some of the occasions for which irises might be the perfect choice.

Today, the iris is the state flower of Tennessee, and the Fleur-de-lis is the emblem for the city of New Orleans. Irises are cultivated all over the world, and they can be found naturally in Europe, the Middle East, northern Africa, Asia, and North America."

Do you like Iris and do you grow Iris in your garden? I have seen some marvelous photos of iris on some blogs.

Have A Lovely Day.

Mary