Iris (I’ris) is a large genus of mostly hardy flowering plants most with perennial rootstocks or bulbs.
Irises grow wild in temperate countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Most Irises bloom in May and June.
The structure of Iris flowers differs from most plants. The three outer perianth segments (petals) known as falls hang down; the other three stand erect and are known as standards.
Bearded Iris flowers capture the color symphony of the universe – the blue of sea and sky. The deep turquoise of clear mountain pools, the shining yellow of sunlight, the pure white of snow, the red, gold, and bronze of autumn leaves. The purple merging into the black of the night sky. The jewel tones … Read more
Have you been troubled with your prize iris buds turning brown and mysteriously dying? The chances are that Iris crown rot may be the culprit. Unfortunately, some iris hybrids are more severely attacked than older varieties. Iris Crown Rot Above-ground symptoms of crown rot vary somewhat depending on the particular organism causing the trouble. Wilting, iris leaves … Read more
When it comes to flowers, none can more adequately fill this need than tall bearded iris. Only a few clumps of Iris in the landscape design strategically placed are required to put on a “show” in a small garden in late May and early June. It is not without reason that tall bearded iris have … Read more
Question: Should Iris Plants Be Mulched? Amy J, Miss. Answer: Bearded irises like the heat and “baked soil” of midsummer. They need no mulch in winter unless there is a danger that freezing and thawing will heave newly set plants from the soil. In Mississippi, mulching should be unnecessary in winter and even harmful in summer. During … Read more