Can you identify the two common irises of Marin County? Douglas iris (Iris douglasiana) and ground iris (Iris macrosiphon) brighten our spring wildflower walks. Douglas iris has two cream, blue, ...

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 ...

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 ...

These beautiful irises can be grown in ordinary garden beds with excellent results. Louisiana irises are also well adapted to wet areas, and they are outstanding planted in wet or boggy areas, grown ...

Home gardeners have used tall bearded irises in their beds since Hector was a pup. These stunners should now be entering their prime and for two to three weeks will enchant us with their vibrant ...

The iris is one of the plants most associated with spring flowering in this part of Texas. Starting in mid-March, noticing them is almost unavoidable — in cottage gardens, estate gardens, cemeteries, ...

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 ...