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 ...

It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color, beginning as early as March in warmer regions. Depending on the type of bearded iris, ...

The bearded iris is beloved for its large, showy, fragrant flowers. It has six petals: three upright or standard, three drooping or falling, and a frilly beard in the center that leads pollinators to ...

A. Because bearded iris (Iris hybrids) is particularly susceptible to iris borer, leaves should be cut to about 6 inches in the fall after the first killing frost. This is also when you should remove ...

Bearded iris plants need to be thinned or divided every 3-5 years. A single rhizome sprouts new rhizome offshoots many times over the years, developing into a heavy criss-cross clump, often choked ...

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 ...

The bearded irises used to seem to me too regal and stately to love, in fact, rather pompous. (There are other estimable kinds of irises, but the tall bearded are the most familiar and the most ...

Iris got its name from the Greek word for rainbow because this plant comes in all colors. There are thousands of varieties of bearded iris alone in every shade except true red, true black and perhaps ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

A common problem for gardeners is a peony or bearded iris that doesn’t bloom. Almost always, the reason is incorrect planting. Unlike many perennials, peony and iris have specific planting ...

Irises should be cut back after blooming to prevent energy loss in seed production and promote robust root growth. Remove unhealthy leaves promptly to prevent the spread of diseases or pests and check ...