Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

With showy flowers and undemanding personalities, irises are stars of springtime gardens throughout Ohio. They are named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris, attesting to their wide range of ...

Mary Ann Horton accidentally fell into the iris business. About 25 years ago, she started salvaging heirloom irises from abandoned foothill farms. "I'd dig up old irises and bring them home," she said ...

A novelty iris with a maroon stripe down center of the fall has shades of lilac on the standards. Bonnie Nichols The combination of rose violet, orange and brown makes ‘Rachel Julia’ bearded iris a ...

Recent rains make it ideal to sow wildflower seeds, thin irises, remove unwanted seedlings, and time lawn care for Texas ...

Montclair is often called "the urban suburb," but one of its most popular attractions is a gorgeous display of nature. Every year from mid-May to mid-June, visitors from all over the world come to ...

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 ...

Schreiner's Iris Gardens, just north of Keizer and the Salem metro area, welcomes visitors during the May bloom season. (Terry Richard/The Oregonian/2009) Schreiner's Iris Gardens, one of Oregon's ...

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In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, a messenger who brought an arc of color to the sky. In our gardens, the blooms of the iris bring a rainbow of color to our landscape. It ...

In much the same way that visitors swarm Washington, D.C., for the annual cherry blossom display, savvy plantophiles from across the region seek out the New Orleans area this time every year to enjoy ...