Irises
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few flowering perennials provide more enjoyment for less effort than an iris. With colorful blooms that rival those of orchids in intricacy, irises grow easily in the garden. Seemingly, without a care in the world, they rarely require the gardener’s attention to thrive. However, gardeners should give the carefree beauty some attention…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — According to Greek mythology, a golden-winged goddess named Iris traveled on a rainbow to bring messages from gods to mortals. Legend has it that colorful flowers sprung up at the end of the rainbow wherever she stepped. In a press release, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein said “Today, the flower…
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