Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

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 ...

Which perennial flower has the greatest range of colors? It’s iris, appropriately named after the goddess of the rainbow, available in white, yellow, blue, purple, lavender, orange, rust, brown, black ...

Here in East Texas, bearded irises (Iris x germanica) are a favorite pass-along plant to share with friends because they are easy to propagate by division. In order to keep irises healthy and happy, ...

Plant irises July through September. They do best in full sun but need at least a half day of sun. Plant in well-drained soil with rhizome exposed at the surface or just below. There should be no ...

The Monterey Bay Iris Society has announced its annual sale of iris rhizomes on two consecutive Saturdays in August. Gardeners who have been growing irises for some time eagerly anticipate the ...

The post When to Plant Bearded Iris Rhizomes is by Melissa Strauss and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Bearded irises ...

Bearded irises are available in a rainbow of colors including whites, yellows, pinks, dark reds, oranges, purples and even black. Peak bloom time in the Lincoln area is in May, but the time to dig, ...