Seasons Of The Iris
I am convinced that a hobby helps to complete our enjoyment of life, and to me, there is no more safe, sane hobby than a garden, for the love of
Iris
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.
Summer Long Color For Irises
Almost everyone grows a tall bearded iris. Those who class it as one of their favorite flowers have often lamented that its season is too short. Would you believe me
Extending the Iris Season with Dwarfs and Intermediates
One would not dream of a well-planned late spring garden without at least a few varieties of iris standing among the aquilegia and peonies. But what was the picture a
How To Enjoy And Make Iris Bloom Longer
When growing tall bearded iris season is over in June, it marks the end of iris bloom for the average gardener for another year. So often, people have remarked to
Professional Tips On How To Hybridize Iris Flowers
Fred W. Cassebeer, a well-known iris hybridizer, shares what to select for in your iris hybridizing and how to make the cross. If the average gardener were suddenly asked, “What
Iris for the South
“Southern gardeners are no pikers, by any means, lit growing iris,” says Boyce M. Edens, one of Atlanta’s and the South’s well-known iris specialists. “In fact,” adds Mr. Edens, “the
Growing The Oncocyclus Iris in Minnesota
The oncocyclus iris are native to Palestine and other areas with long, dry, hot summers. Cold winters are mentioned, but I am sure those referred to could not compare to
Growing Aril Iris Flowers: Unique Colors, Incomparable Forms
Can you imagine speckled and veined flowers in lilac-pink, scarlet-bronze, greenish-white, maroon, gray, and black? These are the exotic oncocyclus and regalia iris, called aril iris because their seeds have
It’s Easy to Grow Iris
The colorful, Spring-flowering iris is one of the easiest plants for the average homeowner to grow. Its colorful, prismatic hues are a delight for all to behold, while its culture
The Dutch Iris – A History Of Color
For many years the strain of bulbous iris called “Dutch” iris has been limited to three or four colors in which blue was dominant. One of the most popular and