blues

Something about the shade of blue and purple in a garden creates a calming effect. These lovely spring fashion shows are now making their exit and the brighter more lively hues of summer are presenting themselves.

These irises did not flower last year, their first year up. There were 4 blooms on each of 3 stalks. 7 plants had leaves but we'll wait til next year to see if they will flower. The salvia above is actually bright purple next to violet cranesbill.