Bearded Iris- my sexy bearded lady

She's almost done after last night's work on the cluster of carpels known as the beard, of the bearded iris, which I prefer over the more aquatic adapted species with their thinner flowers.

See the stamen in the back, hiding among the standard (upper) petals? 

Beardeds come in every single color you can think of, and some combos you'd never have imagined.  And they are super hardy, plus poisonous.  A triple threat type of lady...

So far, I'm liking how she's turning out. Should be all finished soon, a week or two hopefully.  Getting excited!  :)