Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another. I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in ...

Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another.  I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in ...

Q: We brought iris bulbs from our family home in Michigan to plant in our Georgia flower beds. They are presently in our garage. How, and when, should we plant them here? — Justin Kollmeyer, Fayette C ...

there really is an iris for every backyard. Whether you're a bearded iris fan or want a dwarf iris to plant in containers, it's important to know different irises bloom at different times.

This guide explains how and when to cut back irises to encourage healthier plants and more flowers. Bearded irises are the most popular and well-known, but there are also beardless, Siberian ...

Left: This 126 year-old bearded iris is preserved in the U.S. National Herbarium alongside millions of other plant specimens. (Smithsonian) Right: A close-up of a bearded iris shows the hair-like ...