Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of Louisiana native iris species and, in particular, their hybrids. Their extraordinary beauty and reliability in the garden have made them ...

“Those who have time for drama are not gardening enough.” Maybe it is because Iris was my mom’s name that it’s been a goal to create an iris garden in honor of her. Maybe it’s because the flower has ...

Plant these beautiful perennials in the fall for a lively spring garden. Most of these perennials need to experience cold to ...

Planning your spring garden as early as November might seem like you're in a rush, but for these bulbs, fall planting is ...

There are more than 300 species of irises and they come in almost as many colors and varieties. Dwarf irises, like bearded irises that include dwarf and miniature categories, are a type of iris, so ...

The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

The lovely irises are finally blooming. Do you have irises in your landscape? With their colors and gray-green foliage, they can certainly put on a colorful show. Irises are hardy, long-lived ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

MOST OF US, gardeners and nongardeners alike, carry memories of bearded iris (Iris germanica), an old-fashioned flower frequently found in long-established gardens, like that of your grandparents or ...

FARGO - Last weekend I took my wife, Mary, on a romantic getaway. I found the perfect destination. Yes, we drove to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum near Chaska. You're probably ...

EAGLE, Idaho — There’s an explosion of color going on around the valley with flowers blooming everywhere. And have you seen the irises? If you have irises growing in your yard, then you know what a ...