Metropolis, Illinois

We were driving in Southern Illinois yesterday on

Interstate Highway 24. We stopped in Metropolis for

coffee. It's a SUPER town. As we were leaving I noticed

lots of iris growing on both sides of the freeway. Big,

honking, healthy clumps. I'd love to see them blooming.

They are just North of the exit/entrance for Metropolis.

I think they are I. virginica var. shervei. Beautiful

upright clumps. If anyone in the group lives near there

be sure to watch for bloom next spring. I bet that it grows

elsewhere in the area also.

Sorry, I just couldn't resist a few pics.

Jim Murrain

8871 NW Brostrom Rd

Kansas City, Missouri 64152-2711

USA

Zone 6

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