Daily details from the garden to bring you inspiration throughout the year
The leaves of stinking iris Iris foetidissima certainly have a characteristic smell, though not one I’ve ever associated with roast beef, which gives it another of its common names. One of our two native iris species (the other being the taller yellow flag Iris pseudacorus), its flowers are typical of the genus in form though perhaps more restrained than you’d imagine. But its at this time of year when it makes its presence known, just as everything else is looking rather drab, the tripartite seed capsules split open to reveal bright orange seeds which makes its presence known from right across the garden.
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Hello! I’m Andrew, gardener, blogger, podcaster, and owner of a too-loud laugh, and I’m so pleased you’ve found your way to Gardens, weeds & words. You can read a more in-depth profile of me on the About page, or by clicking the image above.
