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Feathers in My Beard

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM

The bearded iris is an elegant flower. It comes in many colors and combinations of colors. It's amazing when you find a white one trimmed in purple or a pale yellow iris with shades of rust painted on the petals. But this is the first time I've noticed these strange "feathers" attached to the beard. I don't know if it's an anomaly or bred into the flower. Whatever the cause I think it's cool.

"Feathers in My Beard" © Kathy Dunham 2011

Spring Iris

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 5:24 PM

I love irises and wish they would grow here in the desert. But I manage to get my fix by visiting Descanco Gardens in La Canada which is near Pasadena. They have a spectacular iris garden with more varieties than you can imagine. This multi-colored lovely is just one of the many to enjoy.

"Spring Iris" © Kathy Dunham 2010