Iris

One of tine most amusing occurrences in my garden each spring is to have one to a dozen admirers of the iris bring a bloom from their garden to compare

Pacific Coast iris enhance the beauty of any rockery or border where they are planted. These lovely species, native only to a strip of our Western coast from lower Washington

For many years, the strain of bulbous iris called “Dutch” iris has been limited to three or four colors in which blue was very dominant.  Dutch Iris Varieties WEDGWOOD, a

Summary: Discover the rich history and unique beauty of aril irises, including Oncocyclus and Regalia species, and how you can grow them in your garden. Have you ever heard about

There are many different kinds of iris in southern gardens. The Japanese, Siberian, and Louisianas do well in moist soil, and the Dutch iris put on a glorious display in

Some gardeners must just be the contrary! When the wise ones told me it was impossible to grow Japanese irises in Denver, that was all it took! “Our climate is

Suppose you have been promising yourself a bed of bearded iris. Get started as soon as possible.  Iris planting time is now, and orders for the rhizomes (bulb-like roots) should

Understanding the Ideal Location for Bearded Irises The ideal location for German Irises and other bearded varieties is on a slope or a level at the top of a slope

All good gardeners know that the best time to set out new varieties of German iris or to divide established clumps is in June, immediately after they bloom.  However, most

With a bulbous iris, you can create wonderful pictures in living colors in your garden. Moreover, you’ll come to treasure them for the beautiful arrangements which are so easy to