Being a girl from Tennessee, I should always have a little bit of TN in my Georgia Gardens. 
Tennessee's State Flower is the Iris. 
There are around 170 different species of the Genus Iridaceae. 
Although, the Purple is mostly recognised as the Tennessee State Flower. 
I was lucky to have my Purple Iris bloom just before I left for a Tennessee visit. My first Iris thanks to Tina passing them along to me.While in Tennessee, I spent an evening with another Tennessee favorite, Elvis! The Clarksville Humane Society had a benefit for the needy fur baby's of my hometown. The Judds, Buddy Holly, Rod Stewart and the King rocked the roof off the place! The HS raised nearly $20,000 at this event! I was so happy to be a part of that and it was a fun filled night of entertainment. I had a great week of visiting with family, friends and Pets. What more could a girl ask for on her birthday!
Maybe some Flowers, Chocolate and Balloon from Sidekick and family! Thanks to "In the Gardens" very own Master Gardener Tina, I have a little bit of those TENNESSEE FAVORITES, In the Garden...
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