Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima) is not grown for its flowers but for the brilliant orange seed pods. They are the reason why this is a popular garden plant brightening up any shady corner. It is a native plant and common in Southern England. A few years ago whilst on a cliff walk in Cornwall I collected seed and now have several plants in the garden. They make a lovely contribution to the woodland garden at this time of year.
Gorgeous seeds. I looked up to see if they would grow here. It says they aren't reliable here, they don't usually survive our winters. It is too dry here too I would imagine. Too bad because these seeds are spectacular.
They love dry soil Lisa. Also I never water them even during the long hot Summer this year. The garden has dropped to minus 12C here. That was a few years ago and they survived. Might be worth a try??
They are beautiful Lisa. Absolutely dripping with burst seed pods this year. They really do look stunning. Wish you lived next door, would dig a plant up for you to divide. Sigh.
Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima) is not grown for its flowers but for the brilliant orange seed pods. They are the reason why this is a popular garden plant brightening up any shady corner.
ReplyDeleteIt is a native plant and common in Southern England.
A few years ago whilst on a cliff walk in Cornwall I collected seed and now have several plants in the garden.
They make a lovely contribution to the woodland garden at this time of year.
Gorgeous seeds. I looked up to see if they would grow here. It says they aren't reliable here, they don't usually survive our winters. It is too dry here too I would imagine. Too bad because these seeds are spectacular.
DeleteThey love dry soil Lisa. Also I never water them even during the long hot Summer this year.
DeleteThe garden has dropped to minus 12C here. That was a few years ago and they survived.
Might be worth a try??
They are beautiful Lisa. Absolutely dripping with burst seed pods this year. They really do look stunning.
DeleteWish you lived next door, would dig a plant up for you to divide. Sigh.
Hello Cheryl! I have never seen this plant before!
ReplyDeleteThe seeds look like berries! Amazing color and great shot!
Have a happy Wednesday!
Dimi...
And you DIMI.....enjoy.
DeleteEach orange bead
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For the future
I love your Haiku :)
DeleteThey are an amazing colour aren't they …
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan