Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven't time, and to see takes time - like to have a friend takes time.

Georgia O'Keeffe

I love this quote. Most people will pay attention to the big showy flowers, but the small wild strains not so much. I found a forgotten clump of these at the back of the property here in Sacramento and moved them. Over the past four years they have thrived and grown into big clumps. This year they bloomed in profusion. It was a stunning spring for iris and the big showy ones are through. I thought I had another month for these, and that they would send up their usual couple of blooms. This year each clump had thirty blooms about 4" across. They are a delicate pale yellow and lavender with touches of brown. I think they are related to the white and purple ones you see everywhere. These have red berries that are great for fall color. I scatter them here and there when I am doing fall clean up. I always think about my legacy as a gardener. What have I left behind? Have I planted things where they can survive without my care? With these iris, I know they will flourish. 

Hard to believe summer is just around the corner.

M