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 ...

Q: I have bearded iris planted in different parts of the yard, all have well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight and are not planted deeply. Why do the buds dry up just as they are about to bloom? A: ...

April is sunny, but not hot, so working in the garden is pleasant. I am finishing up spring planting in my flower beds. Yesterday as I weeded and mulched my red flower bed, I heard our neighborhood ...

Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are vigorous perennials that bloom in spring in a rainbow of colors (in fact, the name iris refers to the Greek goddess of the rainbow). Bearded irises increase in size ...

Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions. Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ...

Question: Only a few of my bearded irises bloomed this season. They’re forming large clumps and seem to be getting pushed out of the ground. What is happening and what can I do about it? Answer: Your ...

To iris enthusiasts, The Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (SDB) is well known, second only to the Tall Bearded (TB) in popularity. However, to most gardeners and even gardeners that show, the SDB iris is ...

Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another. I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in their voices (when they hear I am an iris lover, grower and sufferer of ...

With so many gorgeous varieties of bearded iris available, it's hard to know where to begin. Enter professional gardener Peg Aloi for a list of her favorites.

We’re now at the peak bloom period of the highly regarded garden plant, the iris. Irises are popular attractions for home gardens, based on their astonishing range of blossom colors and forms, their ...

Anyone can grow iris flowers. They can be almost any color and have a wonderful fragrance. Here are some growing tips: Plant them in a sunny spot in late summer. Make sure to plant in well-drained ...