This iris was holding its own on the steep bank of the Ashley River. It’s not part of a cultivated space and likely was an escapee bulb from a nearby garden cleanout project.
The afternoon sun lit the flowers as they danced in the light breeze.
The bigger bloom made a nice subject for isolation on black.
A different take, highlighting the water a bit:
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 21, 2024
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 12, 2023
In all stages of bloom, a mass of purple iris line the edge of the path where the statue “Recovery” is installed.
The base of the statue consists of a tiered fountain and pool. No pictures of the statue this time, too many people around.
I do like the white striations in some of the darker purple iris varieties.
And this last one, with its very rich velvety purple was a stand out.
Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC
June 6, 2022
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 7, 2022
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 7, 2022
Oh, and an Alligator.
I didn’t notice the gator until I was processing the images.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 7, 2022
Yellow Iris are in bloom around one of the more manicured ponds where the Great Blue Herons hunt.
As they generally do, this heron took his time, watching the water carefully.
When I moved on the GBH stayed put, even as I walked behind him.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 29, 2022
I didn’t have a clear view of the iris at the edge of this swampy area but a dragonfly dropped in to rest a few moments.
May 6, 2021
These blooms were huge, easily 9 or 10 inches (22 -25 CM)Â across, and just gorgeous.
The color striations and dash of yellow invite you to look some more.
There was a light sheen of dew on the petals before the sun made it to this garden patch.
May 20, 2021
Another swamp beauty…
