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google search,  heritage iris and this was first…among other pics from Etsy for         iris seed.      seed.      iris seed.   ?   i realized i'd never thought before about iris      seed.   always those mystically beauty FULL rhizomes,   asking for propagation,  asking to be broken apart….the sound of that…the snap

next on search a blog post from  2-13-2017 American Iris  Society     Growing Iris From Seed    Tom Waters

and for whatever reason,  i realize i want to try it.   not for something like the above,  but just to witness it…the growing of an Iris from seed.   and it's creating a life of its own….i'll grow iris for Jenny,  her new home.   There always have been iris except here      so far

for her porch whose house will have a yellow door.   Now,   a yellow door and purple iris,  the old purple,  delicate,  whispery

 

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9 responses to “then, this”

  1. Nancy Avatar

    Aw, Grace…I love this idea šŸ™‚ A beautiful housewarming.

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  2. Jude Avatar
    Jude

    Complimentary color!

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  3. Marti Avatar
    Marti

    A purple iris on the proch of a house with a yellow door, speaks of Welcome and this:
    “Spiritually, the iris flower symbolizes faith, hope, wisdom, and a connection between heaven and earth. This symbolism is rooted in Greek mythology, where Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. The iris’s vibrant colors and its association with the rainbow further enhance its spiritual meaning, representing divine messages, intuition, and the promise of better things to come.”
    I like that last sentence, “promise of better things to come”. While it may not seem that we can expect better things these days, Jenny moving to a new home with a yellow door sure seems like a start…

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  4. Deb G Avatar

    This is a lovely thing to imagine…

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  5. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Iris from seed … new to me too!! I’m excited that building the home is becoming reality … I can totally see a yellow door welcoming them with yes beautiful purple Irises. Dreams do come true!

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  6. CatherinE Avatar

    Iris was my dad’s favorite flower. Purple iris next to a yellow door – beautiful!

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  7. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Iris make me so happy! This photo took my breath away and the thought of iris from seed, who knew?
    Thank you dear Grace!

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  8. Dana Avatar

    Wow. What an iris! The white veining turning to pink at the top of the petals is just the right spark for the intensity of the deep colors of the rest. Also, the shape of an iris flower is endlessly compelling. How vivid it will be next to the yellow door.

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  9. Peggy McG Avatar
    Peggy McG

    Grace,, I have a friend that grows many iris, I will ask about seeds, I believe her daughter does this.

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