The blue irises are smaller and a native species. There's a larger yellow one that's an invasive species taking over in places. The blues ones are quite wide spread. I've seen a lot down by Cape Spear and a lot in Gros Morne. Almost everywhere really. But it's a late season. That photo was taken July 21st.
Newfoundland's winter is pretty moderate (it's just the precipitation that's extreme and sinks into your bones). The average lows in January for the Avalon Peninsula are only about -7 (25ish) or so and the highs near 0 (32F). It's colder on the West side of the province.
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