Rosa Rugosa and Siberian Iris

[rebbetzin]

Glad you liked the pics. I know I certainly enjoy looking at everyone elses!

rebbetzin, They do produce rose hips. I have never eaten them or even thought of it for that matter. Something to consider. The irises I was told when I got them, that they were Siberian Irises. But that was from my mother in law. She is a wonderful woman, but has been known to make up her own names and words!

After taking a longer look at the iris, it is different than a Dutch Iris. My daughter sent me a photo of a wild Iris growing by the creek near her home in CO.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

rebbetzin, I'm thinking they could definitely be the same. They do grow around here in almost "wild" type of situations. I love how delicate the flower looks in the picture you posted. It looks like paper. Mine are actually a lot darker than the pictures would lead you to believe. My camera can't seem to capture the true color. I took some others this past weekend and they still look pale. I do have one clump of white Siberian Irises. I hope they multiply soon, so I can divide.

 

[skeeter9]

Wow! Those iris are gorgeous! Of course, I don't think there is such a thing as an ugly iris.