Hi Lime :D No, I have perennial Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax). The first flush of growth grows to some 3' by almost as wide in it's bloom peak. Next year I think I may let them grow to about 2' and cut them back to about 12" BEFORE they ever bloom. The Echinacea is pretty pink...it's just the common species of E. purpurea. I've never really seen a true purple Coneflower now that I think about it! Always pink to rosy pink almost white. My Echinacea angustifolia(common species) is even paler! But the same species of E. angustifolia back home is a little darker. Common species can have subtle variances depending on geographic location :D I'll try to save seeds for you if you'd like, but cant guarantee no crossing, because I also have 'White Swan' and of course the E. angustifolia. I did move the later last fall further away...about 50 feet, but ya never know LOL! Vera

That first photo is stunning...the dew, the way the sun is hitting it. Beautiful! And look at those big fat buds on your rose. Makes a person giddy waiting for the beauties to open up! CMK

I believe the 1st 2 originally came from Rockytop Gardens. I purchased the last one from our local iris society sale. I love our iris sales. Most of the iris aren't the newest introductions, but I was surprised last year when I got a few iris that were 2008 introductions. It usually takes a few years for the iris to multiply enough to divide like that. I take it as a sign that it is a good iris. You know from local sales what grows well for your area, & they are usually cheap. Sales at ours are $3 ea, & they give bonus plants. The drawback is they aren't nearly as big as those you get at Schreiners & some of the other places, those can be huge. You also can get advice from the person who actually grows it. You really should check if there is an iris society where you are.

I dont know which one I liked best, because they are all gorgeous. Still havent got back to posting pics, been so busy outside. Have taken pictures of them though as they bloom. Such a nice variety you have too. All your pictures of them are great. Tricia