Well, let me tell you somethin’ about them irises. I don’t know if y’all ever seen one, but them flowers sure do have a way of catchin’ your eye. I reckon if you’ve been around flowers much, you’ve heard of that “Come Away With Me” iris. It’s one of them fancy ones, real pretty with them colors mixin’ just right. Kinda like a sunset, but better. It got them warm pinks and soft apricot shades that make it stand out like a diamond in the dirt.
This here iris, it ain’t no small thing either. Grows up tall, like it’s struttin’ its stuff for the world to see. People say it’s a “Tall Bearded Iris,” and I reckon that’s true. It stands proud with them wide, flaring petals that almost look like they’re tryin’ to wave at ya. Just one of them flowers you can’t look away from once you spot it in the garden.
Now, the thing with these irises is, they ain’t just about looks. No sir, they’re tough too. You can find them growin’ all the way from Hardiness Zones 4 to 8, which means they can handle a bit of cold. And if you’ve got yourself one of them, you ain’t gotta worry much. This iris don’t mind a little chilly weather, though it ain’t gonna do too good if it gets real cold for long stretches. If you’re lucky enough to have one, I reckon you’re in for a treat every year when it blooms.
The “Come Away With Me” iris, it was all the talk back in 2008 when it got itself a good mention in the iris world, and rightly so. It ain’t just any old flower, it’s got character. Like I said, it got them soft pinks and apricots, mixin’ like a good stew. And I don’t know if you’ve seen them flowers, but when they’re in bloom, it’s like the whole garden wakes up. The petals spread out like a fan, almost like they’re reachin’ for the sun.
Folks who have gardens know that irises don’t last long in bloom. You get maybe a couple weeks out of them, then they’re done for the year. But that don’t mean you forget about ’em! Nah, you gotta take care of them. I heard tell, them rhizomes, the roots of them irises, they like to spread out underground. Over time, they get crowded, and that’s when your iris might not bloom as pretty. You got to dig ’em up, divide ’em, and give ’em a fresh start. That’s how you keep them flowers comin’ year after year. And it’s mighty fine when you can share ’em with neighbors or friends too, if you got a big patch!
Now, if you ever notice your iris droopin’ or floppin’ over, that’s a sign. Could be time to dig up them rhizomes and give ‘em a good split. If you’ve been lettin’ them grow in the same spot for more than three years without dividin’ ‘em, they might start to slump. And that’s a shame, because you don’t wanna miss out on them blooms when they’re in their prime.
But don’t go thinkin’ it’s always a bad thing. Sometimes, them irises fall over because they ain’t gettin’ enough sun. You see, they’re like me – they like a little sunshine. If they’re sittin’ too deep in the shade, they might struggle to stand up straight. Too much shade, too many leaves, and not enough flowers. You gotta keep them in the right spot if you want ‘em to thrive. And don’t be givin’ them too much fertilizer neither, especially that high-nitrogen stuff. That’ll make ’em all leaves and no blooms, which is no good if you’re after the flowers.
So, if you’re lookin’ to add a “Come Away With Me” iris to your garden, I reckon you’re gonna be real happy with it. It don’t ask for much but a little love and some sun. In return, it’ll give you them beautiful blooms year after year, and that’s somethin’ worth workin’ for. And if you’re ever out lookin’ to buy one, you might find ’em for around $8.00, though some folks might let you pay in installments if you buy enough. Ain’t that something?
So, if you get the chance, plant yourself one of these irises. You won’t regret it, I promise you that. A little care, a little sunshine, and soon enough, you’ll be sittin’ pretty with them flowers poppin’ up like they own the place. And there ain’t much prettier than that, I tell ya.
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