Blue iris (or blue flag) blooms exuberantly in early June, the flowers lasting sometimes throughout the month. There are usually several flower stalks per plant, with the buds and blossoms (opening one at a time) held just above the sword-like leaves.
Dutch iris (Iris hollandica) has beardless blooms in a rainbow of hues. Dutch iris are a favorite for using in bouquets. Dutch iris (Iris hollandica) has beardless blooms in a rainbow of hues.
Blue flowers are rare. Roses don't come in blue, nor do daylilies, despite sporting names such as 'Wild Blue Yonder' or 'Blue Desire'. Fortunately, there is no shortage of the color blue in irises: they come in a variety of hues that quench the gardener's thirst.. . . . .364011234780!]0000000000000009783314145595!]
