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JohnnyD

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Mystery Iris
« on: April 02, 2014, 01:59:42 PM »
This Iris popped up in the garden and we have no idea what it is.
Any thoughts?
John Dower, Frodsham, Cheshire.

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Re: Mystery Iris
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2014, 02:05:18 PM »
Looks like a lovely Iris magnifica, Johnny - what a pleasant surprise plant!
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Re: Mystery Iris
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2014, 09:45:25 PM »
You have quality popper uppers Johnny. Most of us have docks, chickweed and the nastier oxalis species. Looks like the beginnings of a good clump too. Have a sniff at it. My I. magnifica has a delicious scent. :)
Lesley Cox - near Dunedin, lower east coast, South Island of New Zealand - Zone 9

 


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