Bearded irises have come a long way from the simple Iris pallida fondly called “Grandma’s flags” and grown in so many gardens many decades ago. Named for the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology, ...

With so many gorgeous varieties of bearded iris available, it's hard to know where to begin. Enter professional gardener Peg ...

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 ...

The first records we know of about iris flowers date back to 1479 B.C. — nearly 3,500 years ago! What a flower! It made such an impression on King Thutmose III of Egypt that after conquering Syria, he ...

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, ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

The bearded irises used to seem to me too regal and stately to love, in fact, rather pompous. (There are other estimable kinds of irises, but the tall bearded are the most familiar and the most ...

This blend of toughness with intense, yet fleeting, beauty is an apt metaphor for Cleveland and makes Rockefeller Park Greenhouse and Botanical Garden a fitting location for preserving the work of the ...

With winter rapidly approaching, it may feel like the right time to store your garden tools and supplies for the season. However, in doing so, you might miss out on a few eye-catching blooms for your ...

Bearded Iris germanica are some of the most lovely late spring / early summer flowering perennials. They produce beautiful ...

FARGO — Did you hear about the gardener who mistakenly called Sunnyside Cemetery instead of Sunnyside Garden Center? When the gardener asked how deep to plant iris, the old undertaker who answered ...

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 ...