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A different purple Iris has bloomed now

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  1. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I knew I bought several different color Irises a few years ago and that they had gotten all mixed together but boy was I surprised by this newest real purple colored one that opened today.

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    Different purple Iris ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )

    This is what the color is like without the glare of the sun.
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    Purple color without the glare of the sun ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )
     
    toni, Apr 24, 2010
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    Gorgeous!
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    It's the purple sheep of the flock.
     
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    I suddenly got an urge for purple grapes. :D What a lovely iris bloom. Congratulations, toni. I'm not envious at all. :D
     
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    I love iris...yours is gorgeous.
     
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    I have bought irises that are suppose to be that color but never are.I am green with envy.I want some of those colors so bad.Its beautiful.
     
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    Now that's purple...and pretty!
     
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