Hard to ignore and significant throughout human history, Iris being the Greek goddess of rainbows, which is certainly apt given the shear variety of colours and combinations in cultivation. The tripartite flower was significant to early Christians in representing the Holy trinity, the Greeks planted Bearded Iris on the graves of women and the stylised Fleur-de-lys was the symbol of French royalty for god knows how long.
Prefers a warm dry situation.


