Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are vigorous perennials that bloom in spring in a rainbow of colors (in fact, the name iris refers to the Greek goddess of the rainbow). Bearded irises increase in size ...

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, ...

Bearded irises have come a long way from the simple Iris pallida fondly called “Grandma’s flags” and grown in so many gardens many decades ago. Named for the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology, ...

Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions. Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ...

Tending the bearded irises, whose stately, shimmering blooms turn spring gardens into a riot of color, is an important summertime task eased by the anticipation of enjoying their displays again next ...

The bearded iris (Iris hybrida) is the most regal of the spring garden flowers. The name "iris" is taken from the Greek word for rainbow, a tribute to the many colors of the flowers found in the ...

Next time you see a Monet or Van Gogh painting, you may recognize bearded irises as a favorite landscape subject. Right now is the best time to plant bearded irises. These perennials are a perfect ...

Irises are divine, especially the stately tall bearded irises, the ones that most people picture when they hear the word "iris." If you have an eye for irises, here are some tips on how to get the ...

Critics of bearded irises say the flowers are too fleeting, their lives too short, that they bloom for a few brief weeks in spring, then are gone until the next season. Further, they maintain, the ...

These statuesque beauties, resilient to drought, come in all colors and scents, even vanilla and root beer. This spring, I have to admit, I went a little berserk about bearded iris. The combination of ...

As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...