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 ...

When summer's lush greenness gives way to the sunset hues of autumn, you'd expect the garden to overflow with asters and chrysanthemums. But bearded iris? How did this flouncy flower of spring ...

Sissinghurst is well known for its use of colour, its collection of old roses and for the planting combinations, but did you know that Vita and Harold also loved irises? They planted them in all their ...

Bearded iris come in different sizes; tall bearded iris (over 28in/70cm in height) flower in May and last around six weeks; intermediates are under 28in (70cm), and flower earlier. Dwarf bearded iris ...

Next time you see a Monet or Van Gogh painting, you may recognize bearded irises as a favorite landscape subject. Right now is the best time to plant bearded irises. These perennials are a perfect ...

A: Plant the rhizomes now in a sunny spot with excellent drainage. Bearded iris hate soggy soil, so don't put them near plants that require a lot of watering, especially in summer when ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bearded irises are one of the great joys of spring and early summer, because of their almost limitless flower colour (only true red is missing) and the bold flamboyance of the flower shape. The ...

Few perennials match the amazing show, sweet fragrance, wide variety, and easy care of bearded irises. They come in just about every flower color, both solids and bicolors. Branched flower stalks ...