One of my favorite end of spring/early summer bloomers is the bearded Iris. They grow very quickly, produce showy flowers in a huge range of color (with some even being deliciously fragrant like grape ...

The African iris (Dietes iridioides), also known as "fortnight lily,” is a whimsical evergreen perennial that is native to southern Africa and naturally thrives in warmer climates. Its foliage grows ...

This early blooming perennial is a lovely addition to your garden. Within the very large Iris genus, the Siberian iris group (Iris sibirica) gets somewhat less attention than the more famous and ...

Irises have rightfully earned their spot as a flower garden staple. First of all, irises are simply stunning, transforming even a small backyard into a regal floral display in the spring and early ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...

Harmony Farm Supply and Nursery is hosting a day to celebrate the “Shakespeare of science,” Alexander Von Humboldt, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Von Humboldt was a geographer, naturalist and ...

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 ...