We have both the white and yellow variegated and the blooms are more blue than purple here.

Karma when you do a google search and then look at the pictures. Why does it only show them as purple? I think it is very important that I find the RIGHT ones. Not sure if there is a difference.

While in germany I got into natural healing stuff. One of them is making a tea out of these iris roots. This is THE best and ONLY way that takes the worsed flu away in just 3 days!! I used to make it for all my co workers who got sick and friends and family. Brought some with me and gave it to my daughter and her boys. But yesterday I send them the rest and since it is also great for Bronchitis problems....which my neighbor has. I really need to get my hands on it. I guess I could check out the herbal forum. Dummy me lol.

I just do not want to pay the fortune they are asking if you want to get it shipped from Germany.

Thanks everyone.

Lucy

givelittle_getlots, Again the ones we have seen weren't the purple shade, we know how some photos have color differences. I would suggest these two iris gardens to order from, I have seen them at both places. 'Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden' which is close to our home and I believe the owner is a iris society official so she is highly regarded in this field. Or 'Schreiner's Garden' and I believe they both ship in the fall. Sorry I don't have Aitken's site bookmarked, heck I drive past that one weekly! : )

Here is a link that might be useful: Schreiner's Gardens