Even though bearded irises are tough plants, some maintenance will help the plants look great year after year. Consider snapping spent flower heads off every day or two during the bloom season. This ...

Named for the Greek goddess of rainbows and personal messenger of the gods, iris flowers are known for their arching petals, vibrant colors, and intoxicating scent. A stunning addition to any garden, ...

Lori Rhodes, owner of Crafton Hills Iris Farm, will present “Growing Tall Bearded Irises With Success” when the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society meets 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

What to do this week Enjoy the June garden in all its glory. Harvest vegetables and flowers in the cool of the morning or early evening when they are most hydrated. If you harvest leaf lettuce by ...

MOST OF US, gardeners and nongardeners alike, carry memories of bearded iris (Iris germanica), an old-fashioned flower frequently found in long-established gardens, like that of your grandparents or ...

Louisiana irises may benefit from a light application of a general purpose fertilizer now or early February to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers. Control weeds and keep the planting ...

The crossing, or interbreeding, of these species has resulted in the modern Louisiana iris hybrid varieties we grow today. Their large attractive flowers cover a broad range of colors including many ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of iris hybrids derived by breeding together five iris species found growing together only here in Louisiana (Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, ...