These are wonderful and reliable old-timer’s in my yard. So, although they may not be as showy as the bearded irises, at least they don’t flop over after a rain. They stand straight and tall on stiff 4’ high stems.

I did have a whole clump of bearded irises that friends gave to me several years ago that were doing really well. This spring there is absolutely no sign of them. Just disappeared. That’s gardening for you – you never know from year to year what your garden will look like.