Did you know? Iris takes its name from the Greek word for rainbow #yearoftheiris

Did you know? Iris flowers consist of three upward petals known as “standards” and three downward sepals known as “falls” #yearoftheiris

Did you know? The sepals serve as a “landing pad” for pollinators, leading them into the blossom’s mouth where they find nectar. #yearoftheiris

Did you know? Iris flowers naturally come in all colors, except for red (as far as we know). #yearoftheiris

Did you know? Iris are grouped into three types: Bearded, Aril and Beardless. #yearoftheiris

Did you know? Showy bearded irises make a stunning cut flower display. #yearoftheiris

Did you know? Each iris stem grows, on average, 9-12 buds. #yearoftheiris

Did you know? The iris is the state flower of Tennessee. #yearoftheiris

Did you know? Irises grow from creeping rhizomes and are spring to early-summer blooming perennials. #yearoftheiris