Walking Iris

[Brutal_Dreamer]

This was blooming today when I was out checking on my plants. How pretty. It is a walking Iris. I don't know any other name for it. If you do, please share.



cheers,
BD

[PaphMadMan]

Neomarica northiana. Always a beauty.

[k_andreev]

Lovely one on this.i have similar infront of the house.they all bloom in the same time this year.here're mine



Close up

[mazlani]

Nice .

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Lovely one on this.i have similar infront of the house.they all bloom in the same time this year.here're mine



Close up

WOW!! I just have one growing in a small pot. Are these cold hardy? Can I grow it in the ground in Arkansas, I wonder?

cheers,
BD

[k_andreev]

They're hardy Bruce and the bulb split like onion may be you can cover the root area from frost.let's try for this winter

[Brutal_Dreamer]

They're hardy Bruce and the bulb split like onion may be you can cover the root area from frost.let's try for this winter

Thanks. When is the correct time to plant the bulbs?

Cheers,
BD

[k_andreev]

For myself,I'm not professional in this but this article is interesting .i like to words "Anyone can plant Iris" that meant it's difficult at all.happy growing
How to Grow, Maintain, and Divide Bearded Iris

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Just read this article on Bearded Iris Plants. Interesting information and cool facts.

Cheers,
BD

[Chris in Hamilton]

Before you plant too many you should read this https://bugguide.net/node/view/11123 We had 25-30 different iris and are now down to 7-8.