|
|
|
|
|
Find what you need, want or dream
of.
Check out the many fine businesses on our
Center Yourself in Greene
Business Index |
 |
|
 |
Iris
The birth
flower for the month of
February
|
|
Iris species
(Iris)
|
Meaning
Wisdom,
hope, my
compliments
Origins
Native
to
southern
Europe
and the
Mediterranean
region,
irises
are
bulbous
perennials.
The
popular
blooms
are
members
of the
Iridaceae
family
and take
their
name
from the
Greek
goddess
who
transported
messages
between
mortals
and the
Mount
Olympus
deities.
Takes
its name
from the
Greek
goddess
who
transported
messages
between
mortals
and the
Mount
Olympus.
|
|
|
Availability
and Vase
Life
Although
traditionally
considered
a spring
bloom,
many
iris
cultivars
are
available
year-round
from
growers.
Irises
are
delicate,
however,
and have
one of
the
shortest
cut
flower
vase
lives at
just 3-6
days.
|
|
 |
Care and
Handling
Irises
are
thirsty
flowers,
so
process
them
immediately
upon
receipt
to guard
against
dehydration
and
water
stress.
Remove
foliage
that
will
fall
below
the
water
line and
recut
iris
stems
under
water.
Keep
irises
in a
cool
location
away
from
drafts
and
excessive
heat to
maximize
their
longevity.
|
|
Design Uses
Because of their
distinctive
shapes, irises
are frequently
used as form
flowers in
floral designs
so their
graceful
silhouettes can
be fully
appreciated.
Their height
also makes them
ideal for use as
line flowers to
help establish
designs' shapes
and sizes.
Colors: White,
yellow, blue,
purple, throat
is usually
yellow. |
|
|
|
Try this
selected
arrangement using
iris to
celebrate
February. |
|
 Lovely
Letterbox
Time to receive
Valentine's,
letters and
more.
Create this cozy
container to
brighten your
winter days. |
|
|
|
|
 Be
good to the environment by planting daylilies. Drought
and pest resistant, they need nothing nature doesn't already
provide.
Carol Sarginger Daylily Gardens @
Stardreamer Daylilies
434-985-9861 csarginger@aol.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Help keep our site free to readers.
Please check at least one of our advertisers each
time you visit.
We thank you for your help. |
Find your Heart Right
Here in Virginia
 |
