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 ...

In the swelter of last summer, a coolly white iris called ‘Immortality’ bloomed until the end of October. This was a rhizomatous, bearded or ‘Germanica’-type iris, a group of sunseekers providing ...

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 ...

This year the National Garden Bureau is promoting iris as their bulb of the year. Irises are among the easiest of perennials to grow from bulbs, roots or rhizomes. The genus includes some 250 to 300 ...

An early season garden tour showcased various blooming flowers, including peonies, amsonia, chives, poppies and yarrows. The tour highlighted several iris varieties, notably the large, uniquely ...