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Two blue iris...where did they come from???

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  1. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Most of the early Iris have been the yellow and white ones. Then the two purple ones showed up by the wheel barrow. Now there are two blue ones by the birdbath.

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    toni, Apr 10, 2008
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Those are so pretty and the color is my favorite.
     
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    Never mind where they came from, just be happy they did. I know I would! :D
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I was thrilled to see them and shocked too, that bunch of Iris bulbs surprise me every year.
     
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    Your irises are always so pretty. Those yellow & white really put on a show.
     
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    Ahhhhh I really love blue flowers and your iris are really beautiful Toni. It's nice to get surprises in the garden isn't it? :stew1:
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Who cares where they came from!!!!
    Maybe they blew in wioth the tornado.
    Those would be welcome squatters in my garden any day. :-D
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Those are gorgeous Toni. Do they smell like candy?
     
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    tschnath In Flower

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    What beautiful iris. I can't wait till mine start to bloom. I love surprise flowers in my garden. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing.
     
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