Iris

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

The iris is the symbol of communication and the name itself means ‘rainbow’ in Greek.  According to Greek mythology, Iris is the messanger of the gods who, cloaked in a robe of dewdrops reflecting the stars, communicates messages via the rainbow, the bridge between heaven and earth.  In some languages, irises are called flags or sword flags, relating them to symbols of heraldry and royalty, hence the original ‘Fleur de lys’ of heraldry.  'Dutch' Iris are most commonly seen as cut flowers and are generally available in white, blue, purple and yellow.