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Iris Germanica, As A Flowering Plant, Eugene, Oregon

Grew At Corner
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Our Iris Germania (purple bearded iris) grew at the bottom corner of our front yard garden. Because of the excessively long winter rain, these irises grew taller this year.

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Lots Of Flowers
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Lots of flowers grew together alongside the driveway. They had purple heads with dark, almost black, beards.

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Closer Iris
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A closer shot at one of our Iris Germanica (purple bearded iris) flowers, with its lavender face and dark purple beard.

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Even Closer
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An even closer view of one of our Iris Germanica (purple bearded iris) flowers. Notice the splash of yellow in its mouth.

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Other Side
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More Iris Germanica flowers bloomed on the other side of our driveway, next to one of our white hellebores.

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