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 ...

Question: Only a few of my bearded irises bloomed this season. They’re forming large clumps and seem to be getting pushed out of the ground. What is happening and what can I do about it? Answer: Your ...

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 ...

Q: My friend told me I should send you this photo of irises blooming, which was taken Nov. 11 at Bethany Church, Fargo. Some plants had more buds ready to open. — Elizabeth. A: We’re all in this ...

The bearded iris is beloved for its large, showy, fragrant flowers. It has six petals: three upright or standard, three drooping or falling, and a frilly beard in the center that leads pollinators to ...

Irises in peak bloom at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve on Friday, April 3, 2015. The beloved icons of spring in the swamps are making a come back after sustaining damage from ...