Iris
I think of the Iris as the Queen of the garden. Her blossoms, billowy and stately, rise tall above her neighbors to bloom in late spring. Just as the tulips begin to fade, the iris make their appearance. When caught by a breeze, their delicate petals sway in graceful motion as though listening to a waltz only they can hear. Their heady fragrance perfumes the air around them drawing masses of honey bees and other pollinating insects.
Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow and messenger to humans from the gods is the namesake of this regal plant. There are over 200 varieties of this species thus Iris come in a "rainbow" of shapes, colors and sizes.
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