One of my favorite end of spring/early summer bloomers is the bearded Iris. They grow very quickly, produce showy flowers in a huge range of color (with some even being deliciously fragrant like grape ...

“Those who have time for drama are not gardening enough.” Maybe it is because Iris was my mom’s name that it’s been a goal to create an iris garden in honor of her. Maybe it’s because the flower has ...

This early blooming perennial is a lovely addition to your garden. Within the very large Iris genus, the Siberian iris group (Iris sibirica) gets somewhat less attention than the more famous and ...

Years ago, my husband and I grew over 1,000 iris plants in our yard and flowerbeds. They thrived and were quite a sight to see when they were in bloom with very little effort on our part.

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...