Alford Family Farm
Irises
IRISES are one of our FAVORITE FLOWERs …we enjoy seeing the progression of the iris blooms, the miniature, border and rebloomers seem to be the first to show their color, followed by many purple varieties and then the majestic tall beardeds and space-age. Our spectrum of colors and types span from white to black and small border irises to the 4ft. tall beardeds. Our space age are truly breathtaking with their additional flounces and horns extending from the beard. We invite you to come out and take pictures and just enjoy their beauty in their brief but spectacular blooming season of 4 weeks, end of March thru April.
How did we come to have so many irises? Tom happened to see on Craigslist that a small iris farm in northern Illinois was going out of business and selling all of their irises. Tom, having developed his love of gardening from his Grandmothers, and in particular a love for irises, decided to embrace this opportunity to add an iris garden to the farm. Labor Day weekend of 2016? Tom and our 2 sons, Michael and Danny, drove to Illinois, dug up thousands of irises, and drove back to the farm by the end of the weekend!
The real work then began. The beds had to be prepared and irrigation put in place. The irises were carefully planted in the back part of our property, where they lived for 3 years. During that time we learned what varieties could SURVIVE the Texas heat, and which ones needed more shade and sun relief. Now, our irises live in the front right by the road to the red barn so that everyone can enjoy them...they have been moved and replanted 3 times as we attempt to protect more delicate varieties.
THE BIG QUESTION
Do we sell irises? Beginning in 2025, we will no longer sell irises commercially.
Will you ever sell potted iris again? no, but we will sell rhizomes in the Fall...particular varieties, that will have to be pre-ordered.
What about the irises you have to thin out and divide? We will post on Facebook only the pictures and pricing of certain irises we wish to share.
When will irises you are selling be available? Beginning in November during our pecan season.
How are Irises Delivered? Pick up at farm, or at a location in Dallas area, TBD
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