It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

The Monterey Bay Iris Society has announced its annual sale of iris rhizomes on two consecutive Saturdays in August. Gardeners who have been growing irises for some time eagerly anticipate the ...

I got an email a few years ago from a person asking why his irises were not blooming. I have had an iris in my garden bed for as long as I can remember. My parents grew iris when I was growing up at ...

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 ...

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

Mention the word iris to flower lovers and images of gorgeous flowers pour across their minds in beautiful colors and patterns. Irises have captivated the hearts of gardeners the world over with their ...

When Kathy Chilton tells people she doesn't grow her irises in a protective greenhouse but out in her Three Points ranch, they're surprised. "They actually are very drought-tolerant," says Chilton, ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

Now is the perfect time to divide your irises as the soil has been loosened by recent rains. Irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in our area. Johnson County K-State Research & Extension ...

The Monterey Bay Iris Society will host its annual iris rhizome sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Aug. 14 at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on Soquel Drive in Aptos. This is your ...