Not many plants come in a wider range of color than the iris. In the past 50 years, thousands of cultivars in various colors, sizes, and forms have been developed. "I have about 20 cultivars of ...

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

Fertilizing your bulbs is a good practice to ensure healthy plants that continue to flower year after year. However, a gardening mistake you may be making with your bulbs could be related to the ...

June is, traditionally, the month for weddings. It is also the time when old-fashioned roses bloom, along with peonies, irises and many other great garden flowers. Is that coincidence? Perhaps. But ...

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

The crossing, or interbreeding, of these species has resulted in the modern Louisiana iris hybrid varieties we grow today. Their large attractive flowers cover a broad range of colors including many ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The end of August is a fantastic time for dividing perennials and Iris are one of those that benefit from division as the weather cools. Here’s how: 1. Choose the right time: ...

Years ago, my husband and I grew over 1,000 iris plants in our yard and flowerbeds. They thrived and were quite a sight to see when they were in bloom with very little effort on our part.