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 ...

This early blooming perennial is a lovely addition to your garden. Within the very large Iris genus, the Siberian iris group (Iris sibirica) gets somewhat less attention than the more famous and ...

CEDAR FALLS -- Vera Thompson, 81, jabs her shiny Dutch fork into the rich earth and lifts out a clump of irises. "The fork works best because it doesn't damage the roots as much," she says, bending ...

Years ago, my husband and I grew over 1,000 iris plants in our yard and flowerbeds. They thrived and were quite a sight to see when they were in bloom with very little effort on our part.

Not many plants come in a wider range of color than the iris. In the past 50 years, thousands of cultivars in various colors, sizes, and forms have been developed. "I have about 20 cultivars of ...

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, ...

They're easy to grow, if … Growing Louisiana irises is easy as long as you provide the right growing conditions and are familiar with their seasons of growth and dormancy. Their growing season starts ...

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 ...

I've always loved bearded irises, ever since I stumbled upon a neighborhood garden with at least 20 different kinds of irises blooming. The rainbow of colors was mesmerizing, and I knew one day I'd ...

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...