German iris

Dwarf Iris

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Long ago I heard an old recording of Marlene Dietrich, early twentieth century German chanteuse and style icon, singing one of her signature ballads.  The words go, “Falling in love again, in love again. Falling in love again, can’t help it.” I know the feeling.  On my recent vacation a dwarf bearded iris caught my … Read more

Scented Iris

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We are a long way from the ancient Greeks, but their gods and mythological heroes are still with us in many plant names.  One of the loveliest ancient deities in our gardens is Iris, goddess of the rainbow, whose namesake flowers stand tall each spring. I can’t think of an ugly iris, but I am … Read more