Iris Are Blooming

I have always loved Irises. In particular the Tall Bearded variety. I am sure that it has something to do with the fact that they come in a huge number of variations. Mom and I have brought and traded over the years and I have finally decided to try to track what I have!

I am taking pictures, laminating them and securing them in the ground next to the plant. That way, when I divide them I know what I am dividing and I can keep the ones I want and give away or throw out the rest.

This picture is of a variety called SkyLab (guess when it was developed)! It is definitely one I want to keep -- I have always liked it. Interestingly enough, it was a freebie with a gift I purchased for my mother some years back. Sometimes you just get lucky!