A lot of the iris's long history traces back to the Greeks. Its name comes from the Greek word for
rainbow and messenger. It's believed that these flowers were named because their blooms come in
so many colours of the rainbow. In Greek mythology, the goddess Iris delivered messages to the
gods, travelling on rainbows to get from heaven to earth and back. Ancient Greeks would plant
irises on the graves of their loved ones in hopes that the goddess Iris would help connect their
souls to heaven.
~ Better Homes and Gardens

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