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 (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 ...

At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May, bearded irises regularly steal the show. Their elaborate, shamelessly flamboyant blooms provide pockets of colour for show gardens and stands alike. Bearded ...

CORNISH FLAT, N.H. June is one of the best months for ogling flowers. There are the peonies, of course, and bachelor buttons. Lupines send up their bright spires. Meadow rue, both blue and yellow ...

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To iris enthusiasts, the Standard Dwarf Bearded Irises (ab SDBs) are well known, second only to the Tall Bearded Irises in popularity. However, to most gardeners and even gardeners who show, the SDB ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mary Ann Long seemed amazed within moments of arriving at the Northeast Indiana Iris Society’s showcase of more than 100 irises in downtown Fort Wayne. Long paused Sunday at a table of tall bearded ...

Irises are some of the most versatile flowers to grow. With an overwhelming number of varieties to choose from, there really is an iris for every backyard. Whether you're a bearded iris fan or want a ...