Wild blue iris Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Spring arrives in the woods near my place and during my walks on the lonely paths I find many different plants. Most of these plants are not native ones and were probably brought here back when the colonials arrived back in the 1600s from Europe. This blue wild iris is one such variety. The iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. A more common name is a blue flag or flags given to some of the species of irises. The scientific name for this iris is Iris germanica and it grows from creeping rhizomes under the ground. I've never found more than a few of these in wet areas along the trails of Salem woods. Sometimes I will spot them in late April but generally after it warms up in May they make their colorful arrival.

Jeff Folger is a New England outdoor photographer specializing in the scenic landscapes of New England. In the autumn when the fall foliage of New England begins turn crimson, orange and yellow, You will find Jeff blogging about the fall colors. Even more importantly, he tells everyone where to go in search of the fall colors. You can find him as Jeff Foliage at www.jeff-foliage.com You can find Jeff out on the back roads of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut photographing the quintessential New England scenic landscapes that have been captivating visitors to New England since the first tours took place back in the 1950s. Jeff sets out to produce images that express his artistic vision and...