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Q: Late last month, I visited Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) and saw a miniature iris in flower. It was blue-purple and was growing in a raised bed. I think I remember the label said it was from ...

Description: Low-growing irises that add bright spots of color to the landscape in late winter. One of the earliest miniature irises, "George" is larger and more fragrant than most varieties. It is a ...