It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

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 ...

Irises should be cut back after blooming to prevent energy loss in seed production and promote robust root growth. Remove unhealthy leaves promptly to prevent the spread of diseases or pests and check ...

Owing to climactic conditions here in the Inland Northwest and my admittedly lazy ways, perennials in my garden have to meet a long list of criteria. They have to be heat and cold tolerant, drought ...

Q. My Siberian iris did not bloom well this year. Now I have little black bugs making holes all over the seedpods. What are they and what can I do to save my iris plants? — Pamela, Rock Hill A. The ...

Find out when to cut back irises to keep these perennials healthy and looking their best. Blooming after early spring flowers ...