Siberian irises can be successfully grown in Colorado. They are hardier than either the German bearded or Japanese iris, both in withstanding severe climatic conditions and in withstanding the ...

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 ...

It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

Although it was the flower emblem of the French kings–the original fleur-de-lis–the iris is not too caught up in its regal lineage to be at home in today’s informal gardens. Irises range from ...

Some iris lovers take offense when their favorite flower is called a “flag.” But today is Flag Day, so I’m declaring an armistice for the duration of this article. The Altoona Area Public Library has ...

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“Those who have time for drama are not gardening enough.” Maybe it is because Iris was my mom’s name that it’s been a goal to create an iris garden in honor of her. Maybe it’s because the flower has ...

One of the oldest and best-known perennials in the home landscape is the bearded iris, sometimes called a German iris or a flag. But the genus Iris contains almost 300 species, and many irises have ...

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, ...