Tag Archives: Iris germanica

Back to Orris Root

Posted on August 29, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Harvested considerably more Iris germanica root today, and left enough roots on each set of leaves for an increase. I peeled and grated them and left them open on a flat plate to dry. The first batch is already dry … Continue reading →

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Preparing Orris Root for Perfumes

Posted on August 23, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Orris root used in many perfumes is the dried rhizome of German Bearded Iris (Iris germanica). This is a photo of mine blooming in the spring. I promised my neighbor about 30 rhizomes so today I dug them for her … Continue reading →

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Spring Flowers: German Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)

Posted on May 24, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

My free German Bearded Irises are starting to bloom. About a dozen opened since yesterday. Some, like this one, have 3 blooms together.  I did get these free from one of my customers about a year and a half ago. … Continue reading →

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