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: Iris ensata “Variegata,” known as variegated Japanese iris, is a lovely and elegant moderately slow growing perennial with beautiful flowers and striking foliage. The dark purple flowers are ...

Iris are deer resistant, drought tolerant, have showy blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and are lovely as cut flowers. Late summer is a great time to divide iris clumps. Ideally, plan ...

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, ...

This common predicament is set against a backdrop of increasingly severe global weather events, from devastating floods to ...

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 ...

“Cornus (dogwood) are also a good choice as they bring striking winter colour while perennials like Siberian iris (Iris ...

The first records we have relating to iris flowers dates back to 1479 B.C., nearly 3,500 years ago. The flower made such an impression on Egyptian King Thutmose III that, after conquering Syria, he ...