But when last spring rolled around, Maggie found one plant with a four-petaled, blue-purple flower. She was so excited, she did some research and found that a bloom with four petals is unusual.

Method 4: How to Use Resin to Preserve Flower Petals Resin, a hardening compound, can be used to preserve flower petals and create artful objects like trinket dishes, coasters, and more.

Dwarf Iris bloom very early in the spring in zones 4 through 9. The true reticulate bulbous species is native to the Caucasus and has violet flowers with a yellow blotch of color on the falls.

A Camano Island flower farmer shares tips for growing and enjoying bearded iris, an old-fashioned flower frequently found in long-established gardens.

A: A few reasons spring to mind: Lack of water at a critical time might cause the flowers to dry up before opening, as would an infestation of iris borers tunneling into the rhizomes and flower ...

Photographer’s description: “Close-up of an iris petal, right after one of the rainstorms we’ve had recently. Olympus E-M1 Mark III, 60 mm f2.8 macro lens.” Critique: “This is one of ...

A 32-inch bearded iris named Judy Mogil sports large blooms in a flattened form with lavender blue standards and an irregular pattern of color.

Selena Gomez made a stunning impression at the Rare Impact Fund Gala, captivating attendees in the mesmerising purple iris dress designed by Rahul Mishra.