After my grandma died a couple of years ago, we dug up her irises and brought them home. As long as I can remember, she only had one to bloom, and the others had never bloomed. And they never bloomed for us either.
Until this year that is. 😁
And they are PURPLE! (My favorite color.) As you can see, was so excited about it that I took photos as the blooms developed. Here is the open bloom is all its glory:
Not only is it purple – it has little tiger stripe looking designs on the petals. You can see that better in the next photo. 🙂
From the research my dad and I did, it looks like they are called Purple Bearded Irises. I am absolutely floored by the beauty of these flowers.
This is the top view.
And here is an experimental macro shot of the veins in a petal. I like how this turned out! I think it just screams at me to put a quote on it.
And as if I wasn’t excited enough about one bloom… a second iris decided to bloom about a week later.
As you can see, it is also a Purple Bearded Iris, but it is a slightly different shade of purple. I love the variety! I hope these decide to bloom again next year, along with a few more. 😀
Beautiful! I love them! Wow! God is the greatest artist EVER! Blessings and love! Xxoo ❤
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Thank you and YES HE IS!!! ❤ Blessing and love! 💕
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You’re welcome much! 🙂 thanks much! 😉
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Yes, what Tammy said hahaha :);)
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I’m glad you enjoyed this too! 🙂 He is such an awesome Creator! ❤
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My friend YOU have just shared the MAJESTY of Jesus Christ!
Thank you so very much,
Blessings,
Patrick
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Oh my – praise be to Him! ❤
Blessings! ❤
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They are beautiful and probably a picture of the beauty of the one who first had them. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you – God sure created some amazing flowers. ❤ I was happy to share! 🙂
❤
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What a blessing!
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Thanks – they sure are! ❤
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I love irises. Your purple irises are the best of the best I have seen. I tried to grow from bulbs but never success. I’ll try to buy flowers. After flowering, I’ll plant the bulbs. I’m on a coach, heading to Denali, Alaska. I have 60% left on my phone. Talk with you later.
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Me too! 😀 I didn’t know I’d like them as much as I do – they threaten to take the place of my current favorite flower, the lily. But I think that they are all my favorites at this point, haha.
Aww. It’s funny – I actually didn’t care for them that much. I ignored them and they seem to like that. 😂
Oh, how fun! Enjoy your vacation and take a lot of photos! 😀 Talk to you later! ❤
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Thank you Grace. We went to Denali National Park, today we’re going south of Anchorage. Catch up with you later. ❤ 🙂
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Oh, how fun!! 🙂 I enjoyed the photos you’ve shared so far. Alaska is so beautiful. Catch up with you later! ❤
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Very nice new profile! I like it. ❤
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Thank you! ❤
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You’re welcome! You’re pretty. ❤
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Awww! 😊
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❤ ❤
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. 💙
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So pretty!!! Purple is my favorite color too 😊💜
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Thank you! ❤ God made such amazing flowers. 🙂
Oh, that's great!! **high five** 💜
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What a beautiful blessing!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you – God is good! ❤ I was happy to share! 🙂
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So happy for you they bloomed…a little gift from Heaven.
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🙂
It truly was. ❤
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How did I miss this gorgeous post? Spectacular! I love irises. Thank you for sharing your photography talent with us! I sat here, drank my afternoon tea and soaked in the beauty of Spring on your blog …it’s a rainy, gloomy June day here today! Thank you for this food for my soul! ❤ ❤
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Thank you! ❤ I'm glad that you discovered this post and enjoyed it. 🙂 Aww, thanks – I love capturing God's creations and sharing them. 😀 I'm sorry that it's so rainy and gloomy there. Glad this could bring you a taste of Spring. 🌺 🌻 🌼
Haha, sitting down in a comfy chair and drinking tea while it's raining actually sounds quite relaxing. 😊
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So beautiful! God is so creative!
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Thank you! ❤ And He sure is! 😀
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