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Wowsers, Penny!

The Tigridia bloom may only last a few hours, but they make up for it in sheer proliferation.

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That’s hubby’s hand, to give you an idea of size. About the same as a star-gazer lily, or any of my black lilies.
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iDJ getting artistic. He took all of these shots.
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Every flower is a little bit unique.
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Sometimes, the yellow ones are a bit wonky.
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Sometimes, not.
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The red/pink ones can be wonky, too.
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But usually they aren’t.
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I was disappointed at first, but the unceasing blooming has certainly made up for the short shelf life. There were more today, and there will be more again tomorrow, I see the buds that are ready to open.