There are more than 300 species of irises and they come in almost as many colors and varieties. Dwarf irises, like bearded ...

Perfect for experienced and novice gardeners alike, this June bloomer is reliable, rugged and easy to grow and look after. And there's plenty of variety to choose from: there are some 300 species in ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

When I was a child, I remember picking Irises (we called them “flags”) and taking them to school for our teachers. They were the traditional purple bearded variety and my teachers always welcomed them ...

A question for Dan Gill: I have a few rust-colored irises in my garden which I am told are very rare. I also was told that the yellow irises will kill the rust ones, and they should be separated. Is ...

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...

September is half over, and there is still plenty to do before winter arrives with rainy boots. This is the perfect time to dig and divide irises. All varieties, including the Pacific Coast iris and ...

Dear Garden Coach: I have several clumps of Iris that have not bloomed since they were planted over two years ago. They get full sun in morning and I used Earth Doctor fertilizer to see if this would ...

If you want your irises (Iridaceae spp.) to put on a real show next spring, don't reach for the clippers too soon. It's easy to get impatient when the flower stalks start to flop in midsummer, but ...

Dear Garden Coach: I have several clumps of Iris that have not bloomed since they were planted over two years ago. They get full sun in morning and I used Earth Doctor fertilizer to see if this would ...