Iris

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

The iris must be a favorite of nature, for there are many different kinds, each endowed with a special charm, and the many kinds are widely distributed over the northern

Within the past 50 years, Western Oregon has become the threshold of new developments in the iris, achieving the top award in the International Iris Competition in Florence, Italy, last

May is when gardeners become conscious that irises are valuable hardy perennials. The tall bearded irises have come a long way from the “flags” of grandmother’s day.  The new irises,