Iris
There are 200 to 300 species of iris in the world, so you may have quite a few favorites of your own! In the West, we see many varieties of bearded irises with big, showy, colorful blooms. Siberian, Japanese, and flag irises have more delicate and less top-heavy flowers. If you want to paint an elegant, understated flower, try a Siberian iris; if you prefer bold, colorful blooms and big leaves, you might try your hand at a bearded iris.
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