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Few perennials match the amazing show, sweet fragrance, wide variety, and easy care of bearded irises. They come in just about every flower color, both solids and bicolors. Branched flower stalks ...

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’s February and my iris need feeding. Its one of the tips I received about growing these show-stopping beauties. In my earliest gardening days, I never planted iris, mostly because my mother didn’t ...

Q: We brought iris bulbs from our family home in Michigan to plant in our Georgia flower beds. They are presently in our garage. How, and when, should we plant them here? — Justin Kollmeyer, Fayette ...

Here in Zone 8b, we’re lucky that we can grow so many kinds of irises that bloom over much of the year. Bearded irises are spring bloomers and have been hybridized to create many beautiful cultivars.

MOST OF US, gardeners and nongardeners alike, carry memories of bearded iris (Iris germanica), an old-fashioned flower frequently found in long-established gardens, like that of your grandparents or ...

into another area of my garden. When is the best time to transplant them? Is there anything I should be aware of before they are dug up and moved? -- Linda M., via e-mail A: The bearded iris is a ...

Irises are some of the most popular flowers in gardens. They are easy to grow, long-lived and relatively carefree perennials. They also can be found in a variety of colors, ranging from pink, purple, ...

"When I say bearded iris, I'm not talking about the whiskered lady in a sideshow" said Kelly Norris. "Few flowers are as user friendly as bearded iris." Kelly is already a seasoned speaker at the age ...