Iris plant blooming Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Sioux City, Iowa. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
The Siouxland region already feels like its plunged into summer with soaring temperatures already in the 90’s and humidity to match. And however late spring seemed to be or not arrive at all, it’s delightful to find some backyard beauties making mornings a bit more pleasant.
Iris plant blooming Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Sioux City, Iowa. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
Not one for a green thumb or fingers, the few hardy plants that survive this yard welcome the summer season for a day or two with the reminder that time moves forward never backward, even though some seem to perpetually dwell in an era that hopefully never returns.
Jerry Mennenga
Sioux City, Iowa
A columbine plant blooming Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Sioux City, Iowa. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
lostinsiouxland 
I am partial to Iris 🙂 need a couple of those lemon/orchid bulbs in my yard 😉
In Colorado the Columbines were blue, mine in Utah were blue & white, in Washington they were yellow/white, in Boone, Iowa they were your pictured colors. I will get some and see what colors they are here on Rocky Top, Tennessee. I will let ya know after I get them propagated 😉
Oh golly 🙂 Columbine seeds will be here the end of July or August 💐
Will, Nice. I look forward to seeing how they grow in your garden. Planting stuff for me has an ulterior motive. Less grass to mow. It’s practical in my book. jerry
I like the lawn service included in the rent but take pride in my almost maintenance free garden 🙂
Beautiful irises! Mine didn’t last long, but they are so beautiful while they’re here!
Allison,
Mine lasted a couple days only too. It was interesting after photographing the yellow ones a hot wind came up later and they just laid over. The purple ones continued to stand tall. Jerry