Iris louisiana Joie de Vivre Chelone This giant Indonesian species

This giant Indonesian species

the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises from the ground to stand just above the 6" tall foliage

cut the banana fruit stalk before the first frost

Janice Zale

the exquisite honeysuckle-like fragrance wafts through the garden from its lofty perch

Iris louisiana Joie de Vivre Chelone This giant Indonesian species(Pryor 97) Iris 'Joie de Vivre' is a Louisiana iris introduction from Heather and Bernard Pryor of Australia, who obviously have a great appreciation for our US native iris. For inquiring minds, 'Joie de Vivre' translates into "enjoyment of life." The flowers that top the clumps in late April through early May are a ruffled, reddish lavender brown highlighted by a yellow central blotch. I'll bet that's not a color you've seen very often unless you