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MTM on the Road: The Iris Farm in Traverse City

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Have you ever heard of a Dusky Challenger?

How about a Skyblaze?

If you're thinking flowers -- you're on the right track.

Those are just two of about 800 different varieties of irises spanning nearly six acres at the Iris Farm in Traverse City.

The beautiful flowers are in full-bloom this week -- so the farm is hosting an open house for people to come get a free, freshly cut iris.

And it's not just the beautiful view that makes this garden so appealing -- each iris has it's own unique fragrance.

Some even smell like root beer, grape soda and citrus.

The Iris Farm is a bit of hidden gem -- it's located five miles west of Traverse City along M-72.

Evan Dean and Stephanie Adkins spent the morning LIVE at the Iris Farm to check out the spectacular sight.

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