After an evening rain, I took some pictures of my Siberian Irises. These slightly ruffled, white petals are heavily streaked in purple. To me, this type of flower looks like a jewel to the eye.
The grace and beauty of Siberian Irises ...
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Their undulating falls flutter in the softest breeze ...
Thank you for stopping to see what is blooming in my garden this week. I am linking with the following parties:
Macro Monday @ Lisa's Chaos
Bloomin' Tuesday @ Ms. Green Thumb Jean
Tuesday Garden Party @ An Oregon Cottage
Garden Tuesday @ Sidewalk Shoes
Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
Fertilizer Friday @ Tootsie Time
Floral Friday Fotos @ Floral Friday
Flowers on Saturday @ Blueberry Craft & Hobby
Macro Monday @ Lisa's Chaos
Bloomin' Tuesday @ Ms. Green Thumb Jean
Tuesday Garden Party @ An Oregon Cottage
Garden Tuesday @ Sidewalk Shoes
Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
Fertilizer Friday @ Tootsie Time
Floral Friday Fotos @ Floral Friday
Flowers on Saturday @ Blueberry Craft & Hobby
So beautiful! I agree they are a jewel to the eye!
ReplyDeletewow they look very beautiful donna.
ReplyDeletei have yellow ones in the pond.
But these are looking better.
greetings karin
Your irisses are beautiful and the color is just gorgeos. Lovely photo's
ReplyDeleteOh Donna,
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous!! My Sweetie and I were talking this weekend, and I think we're going to be putting in some bulbs this fall and winter. I love them, and they seem to do well here - they're everywhere.
Beautiful!
Donna
So pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Siberian Iris!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Your Iris' and your photos are stunning.
ReplyDeleteDonna,
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Just beautiful.
Cynthia
Lovely Irises, great shot!
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wow, these are gorgeous Donna. I have one of those :),
ReplyDeleteLovely iris photos, I've got 3 different varieties blooming right now.
ReplyDeleteLovely iris photos, I've got 3 different varieties blooming right now.
ReplyDeleteBold and delicate all at once. Only this iris can do that. You bless us all by sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking irises! I love that mine came into bloom in the last week. I would love to find a good flower to pair them with to break up the solid purple flow that I have going right now.
ReplyDeleteYour iris are beauties.......
ReplyDeleteIrises are so beautiful! Thanks for commenting on my blog, and stopping by. I am always amazed at the detail of the iris.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! They're lovely..
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I LOVE IRISES...those ate gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous irises! Your photography is outstanding!!
ReplyDeleteloved your iriss, i love the way they look as they start to bloom!
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Gorgeous Iris post! the color is such a pretty lavendar! thank you so much for sharing over here at Fishtail Cottage's Garden party! have a fantastic weekend! xoxo, tracie
ReplyDeleteWow--what gorgeous iris you have! I am enjoying some yellow and dark purple iris in my garden right now.
ReplyDeletelooks like a water color painting.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved iris, and these are beautifully photographed!!
ReplyDeleteLOvely Iris pictures!!
ReplyDeleteGardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together.
the long stems look so elegant. i love the color.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures!
ReplyDeleteI am a little late in visiting from last week due to work commitments, but I thank you heartily for your continuing support of Floral Friday Fotos!