Flowering Bulbs – The Iris
There are many flowering bulbs but the iris is named after the Greek Goddess. This beautiful flower comes in various forms, sizes, shapes, and colors. These flowering bulbs have leaves that resemble a sword and are very attractive even when they are not blooming. The iris flower is considered to be a messenger of love just as the Greek Goddess Iris.
Irises are grouped into two categories, the bulbous and the rhizome. The rhizomes have thicker stems that will grow horizontally or partially underground. After planting they produce their sword-like leaves that will eventually overlap and form fan-like foliage. Three of the popular iris rhizomes are the Bearded, Beardless and the Crested. The bulbous iris which grow from bulbs need to have a dormant period after blossoming. These irises are usually smaller in stature and have smaller blooms.
Iris will need to have at least six hours of full sunlight daily. This sunny area of the garden needs to be large enough for the iris to spread out and grow. They can grow to roughly three feet tall and over the years will spread out through their root system. It is best to leave about a foot
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