New Blooms - Part 1

I've already been treated to so many new blooms this year. The camellias, and matchstick bromeliads were a pleasant surprise, but I'm most excited about my irises.

I have such a specific area in my yard that needed just the right plant. The mass of cannas along the back fence was missing something.

The problem was finding something that could handle full sun and standing water. That's not an easy order to fill.

Luckily, I spotted a vender at a plant show at USF last year. They advertised the magic words: Full Sun, Wet Soil

I came home with an iris. I'm pretty sure it's a Blue Flag, but I'm not entirely sure. (a lesson learned about bringing home those plant tags)

I divided that pot into 4-5 plants and put them in front of the cannas. I think their bright blue/purple color will look great in front of the yellow/orange.

Now let's bring on the rain!