The bearded irises used to seem to me too regal and stately to love, in fact, rather pompous. (There are other estimable kinds of irises, but the tall bearded are the most familiar and the most ...

The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of Louisiana native iris species and, in particular, their hybrids. Their extraordinary beauty and reliability in the garden have made them ...

No kaleidoscope of color can inject as much elegance or grace into a garden as white Iris flowers do. Symbolizing purity and innocence in Japanese culture, white Irises have become a standout in ...

Aquatic culture is one of the easiest and most natural ways to grow these irises and the foliage tends to stay more attractive in the summer. You can simply plant them in a low area that tends to stay ...

FARGO - Last weekend I took my wife, Mary, on a romantic getaway. I found the perfect destination. Yes, we drove to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum near Chaska. You're probably ...

Tulips, daffodils, dahlias and tall poppies on graceful thin stems, and who doesn’t love the extraordinary beauty of flowers grown from bulbs? I love investing in my garden’s future, which is why each ...

EAGLE, Idaho — There’s an explosion of color going on around the valley with flowers blooming everywhere. And have you seen the irises? If you have irises growing in your yard, then you know what a ...

As gardeners, we often find ourselves in a bit of a predicament. First of all, if we admit it, we want all the flowers. We also like to share our flowers. I would guess that irises are one of the more ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...