Louisiana irises should be grown with as much direct sun as possible. Although they will tolerate shade for part of the day, about six hours or more of direct sun is needed for good blooming. When ...

On a crisp morning in February, Gary Salathe and a half-dozen volunteers tramped over a muddy plot of overgrown land in LaPlace, avoiding snakes and hunting irises. Since Salathe founded the Louisiana ...

QUESTION: I'm interested in learning more about Louisiana irises. Could you recommend resources that will provide information on these native plants? -- Everett Lester ANSWER: The best reference book ...

HGTV has released a list of the most beautiful garden in each state. Find out the best garden in Louisiana and why it's a ...

Purple Louisiana iris and pink and white African Crinum lilies bloom in the Chalmette unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Associated Press photo Nearly 60 years ago, a ...

Irises are a fairly easy-to-care spring-blooming perennial that offer gorgeous, colorful blooms throughout the season, depending on their variety. Though they're not too fussy about soil, all irises ...

NEW ORLEANS — Nearly 60 years ago, a historic Black community founded as a home for newly freed slaves was demolished to expand a national park commemorating the Battle of New Orleans and Civil War ...