Iris 'Warl-Sind' is a lovely combination of white, violet and yellow with a chocolate and yellow pattern on the tips of the falls. It stands 12 inches high and blooms in early spring. Warl-Sind belongs to a group of bulbous irises known as Juno irises which are characterized by their thick fleshy storage roots and flowers in the leaf axils. Typically they have small and pendant or nearly absent standards. They produce foliage in late winter or spring and are dormant in the summer Most Juno irises are native to the Middle East and Central Asia. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history was an adaptation of the iris flower.