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The iris: Planting, growing a beauty

I know many people locally who grow irises, and admire them in their gardens every late spring to early summer. The iris is named for the Greek goddess who rode astride rainbows, and the colors of the flower are appropriately colorful.

You will enjoy having it in your garden. It’s hardy and pretty easy to maintain, otherwise this lazy gardener wouldn’t bother.

They are a magnet for butterflies and h…

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