The showy blooms of irises are iconic. Though there are many varieties, this early-blooming iris can actually be grown in ...

In my past articles I've discussed some of the various classes of Bearded Irises. To date, there are some 80,000 cultivars ...

As withered leaves chase one another across the garden, it is a surprise to come upon a blooming, tall bearded iris, with the frills and folds of its baroque petals shimmering in the autumn sun. Don’t ...

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a ...

As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...

My grandmother’s garden was famous for its iris beds. Growing next to the Prescott National Forest, they were a magnificent ...

A rainbow of color is about to appear in the swamps and gardens of Louisiana, just as Carnival season fades away. Louisiana irises (Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, Iris giganticaerulea, Iris hexagona ...

This is the third year that my irises are not blooming. Two years ago, a few were transplanted, but none bloomed. Last year the deer ate the greens, which grew back, but I thought that was the reason ...