Siberian irises can be successfully grown in Colorado. They are hardier than either the German bearded or Japanese iris, both in withstanding severe climatic conditions and in withstanding the ...

Even though it doesn’t quite feel like spring, it’s not too early to start planning your garden and spring planting. Although many iris varieties are planted in the fall, there is a variety of the ...

One of the oldest and best-known perennials in the home landscape is the bearded iris, sometimes called a German iris or a flag. But the genus Iris contains almost 300 species, and many irises have ...

Irises, in a way, are like men: They come in all shapes and sizes; some are bearded, and others aren’t. The colorful perennial will soon begin popping up and flowering in gardens throughout central ...

Question: I have mature bearded, Siberian and Japanese irises in the garden at the older house we bought this year. These have all finished blooming. How do I best care for them now through the summer ...

Have you noticed how beautiful the irises are this year? Their blooms are spectacular and seem to go on forever. The cool summer so far has brought out all their wonderful colors. I cannot recall a ...

Although it was the flower emblem of the French kings–the original fleur-de-lis–the iris is not too caught up in its regal lineage to be at home in today’s informal gardens. Irises range from ...

An early season garden tour showcased various blooming flowers, including peonies, amsonia, chives, poppies and yarrows. The tour highlighted several iris varieties, notably the large, uniquely ...