Irises are easy to pick up at plant swaps and local sales, but they often don't bloom until the next season. I think it makes

The creeping phlox and bearded irises have finished and are replaced by dianthus, Siberian irises, roses, and salvia. And the peony bloom above isn't mine

So many colors and so easy to divide and share. I love my irises! The siberians have not bloomed yet, so this show is just

The weather has warmed early and the spring bulbs are up. It looks like most of the bulbs I planted two falls ago are back

The irises have started to bloom.  Many are mystery plants I got at swaps so it has been fun to see what the blooms look