Few flowering perennials provide more enjoyment for less effort than iris. With colorful blooms that rival those of orchids in intricacy, irises grow easily in the garden. Seemingly, without a care in ...

Bearded Iris germanica are some of the most lovely late spring / early summer flowering perennials. They produce beautiful ...

FARGO - Last weekend I took my wife, Mary, on a romantic getaway. I found the perfect destination. Yes, we drove to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum near Chaska. You're probably ...

Part of their popularity likely springs from the fact that they are pretty easy to take care of and one of the earlier plants to flower in the spring. In addition, if you live in an area where you ...

As gardeners, we often find ourselves in a bit of a predicament. First of all, if we admit it, we want all the flowers. We also like to share our flowers. I would guess that irises are one of the more ...

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a season of dormancy is approaching for these plants. Not so for Louisiana ...

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 ...

Caring for iris plants can be easy if you follow a few basic steps, University of Illinois horticulture educator Barbara Bates says. "If the plant's bloom is weak, if the plants are tightly packed in ...

Yes! By removing any diseased foliage you will not only make your plants look better now but also reduce their exposure to future leaf spot infections. Start by pulling off any withered leaves. Next, ...

Choosing the right rhizomes is essential. Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials admired for their stunning flowers and diverse color palettes, which range from vibrant purples and blues to soft ...