These shots were taken last weekend. The Irises are going off in the park right now. They are everywhere. I love the yellow ones but the dark purples are beauties too. Actually, I can't decide which one is my favorite.
Another common name for Iris is Blue Flag. The rhizome is used medicinally as a lymphatic stimulant and has an affinity for hypothyroid type folks. This plant is best taken in tincture form since the constituents aren't water soluble. A tincture is a water/alcohol based extract of plant material. Iris extracts best in an 20/80 ratio using freshly dried plant material. Pure ethyl alcohol is recommended. A store bought tincture from a reputable company will work just as well. This herb combines well with Bladderwrack.
