Forest Park Blooms

10/22/2026

Over achiever!

Salmon Springs
Thomas Johnson 2023

10/06/2026

New labels 🏷️ Loving the look so relabeling ALL the irises! 😍🥰😍

09/30/2026

The sign of an overwhelmingly bad iris season. This was a huge obstacle I had to come through this summer. But upward and onward! And now I am motivated to update my label system. 😂 On to better things.

09/06/2026

🚨 Rebloomer Alert 🚨

Raspberry Frost
Blooming Today: 9/6/26
Zone 7B

Feels like just what I needed today. 💟

08/30/2026

Excited to see I have a rebloomer coming on for two separate Raspberry Frost Iris plants. Not excited to see that one of them reminds me of some of the crazy stuff I saw earlier this year. Three stalks coming from one plant and the awkward candelabra branching. 🤦🏼‍♀️ It might not be pretty but to get to see a bloom in September is awesome for any Iris lover. 🤞🏻

08/08/2026

Now that’s a bonus! And the photo doesn’t do it justice but it’s the largest rhizome I think I’ve ever received as a bonus in an order. See my story for a video! 😍

Salmon Springs
Thomas Johnson, 2023

First time order for me this year from Burgard Iris Farm. The rest of the order is outstanding looking too!

Can’t say thank you enough. Will return next year! 🙏🏻

07/25/2026

Quick shoutout to South Jersey Iris for the amazing bonus iris that was included with my order! 💜

I was delighted to see ‘Don't Doubt Dalton' when I opened the box and somehow it's one I don't already grow!

Now that’s what I call a bonus, bonus! Thank you for your generosity—I can't wait to see this one bloom in my garden!

07/08/2026

🎄 Christmas in July! 🌸

My order from Sutton's Iris Gardens showed up yesterday, and opening the box felt just like Christmas morning.
Not only were the rhizomes absolutely enormous (as I've come to expect from Sutton's!), but I was thrilled to receive FIVE bonus irises! 🎉

The surprise that completely made my day?

💜 'Runner Girl' 💜

If you've followed me for any length of time, you know this is exactly my kind of iris. Those soft lavender-pink tones with deeper purple shoulders... I couldn't have designed a bloom more suited to my garden if I tried.

Another Iris I’m excited about is 'Painted Words.' The creamy butterscotch standards paired with those soft rose-magenta falls are simply stunning. I can't wait to see it blooming in my garden.

Can we also talk about these rhizomes?

They're outstanding—healthy, oversized, and loaded with little "clingers" (baby increases) that promise even more plants down the road. That's one of the reasons I keep coming back to Sutton's Iris Gardens. The quality is consistently exceptional.

Have you ever received an iris that instantly became a favorite before it even bloomed? I'd love to hear which one! 💜🌸

07/07/2026

One of my favorite days of the year is almost here! 💜 The MTIS Iris Sale is a wonderful tradition, and I’m proud to donate iris from my own garden to help support our amazing club. Whether you’re a longtime iris lover or just getting started, come find a new favorite to add to your garden! Get there early, find some beautiful iris and mingle and learn from our wonderful iris community! 🌿✨

The MTIS annual iris sale is ✨THIS SATURDAY,✨ July 11th. Doors open at 8am, come early for the best selection!

💐 The sale will run until 1pm OR until we sell out of rhizomes.
💐 Free parking and a fully accessible building.
💐 We accept cash, check, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay, and Android Pay.
💐 Visit the MTIS Iris Garden in Ellington Agricultural across the street from our sale.

🦋 We'll also have a great selection of potted Louisiana irises generously donated by our friends at Iris City Gardens in Primm Springs, TN! (iriscitygardens.com)

⭐ We'll have bags for you to shop with, educational materials, and iris experts on site to offer advice whether you're a beginner or an expert!

07/05/2026

Happy 4th of July- it was a great day to divide Daughter of Stars.
Here's to strong roots, new beginnings and a little dirt therapy. Happy 250! 🎇 🧨 🎆