Iris
Common names: iris, netted iris, Dutch iris.
Iris is a genus of flowering plants with showy flowers which takes its name from
Latin for rainbow, referring to a wide variety of flower colors found among its
many species as well as countless garden cultivars.
They are perennial herbs growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises),
or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises).
Flowers open to 1 to 3 inches across.
Long, thin, pointed leaves grow from the stem base.
Colors include bluish-purple, deep purple, lavender, white or yellow.
Many have yellow petal markings.
As a cut flower, vase life is two to five days. |
Freesia
Common names: freesia
Freesia is a genus of flower belonging to the Iris family (Iridaceae).
Flowers usually referred to as freesias are Common Freesias, Freesia corymbosa,
which are native to the Cape of Good Hope.
Its flower is strongly scented so it makes a nice addition to any area.
They have five to 10 single or double flowers, stems are usually 10 to 18 inches
long with little or no foliage.
Freesias bloom up to seven days with flowers in white, golden yellow, orange,
red, pink, mauve, lavender, purple or bicolors. |
