Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carson Downing Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow ...

As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bearded Iris germanica are some of the most lovely late spring / early summer flowering perennials. They produce beautiful blooms in many different colors and offer a unique foliage for any dry, sunny ...

Irises in peak bloom at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve on Friday, April 3, 2015. The beloved icons of spring in the swamps are making a come back after sustaining damage from ...

Question: I understand this is the time of year to divide irises. How should I do it? Is this heat going to be a problem? Beth, Tulsa. Answer: I presume you are referring to bearded irises, the showy, ...

Irises have rightfully earned their spot as a flower garden staple. First of all, irises are simply stunning, transforming even a small backyard into a regal floral display in the spring and early ...