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

IRISES: Louisiana irises may benefit from a light application of a general purpose fertilizer now or in early February to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers. Control weeds and keep the ...

Irises are beautiful flowers with incredible diversity! With more than 70,000 registered varieties, these striking perennials can be planted across almost the entire U.S., except some extremely hot ...

The weather has been less than perfect over the past few days. However, with the cooler-than-normal temperatures and excessive moisture, many continue to call with questions about their landscapes.

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a season of dormancy is approaching for these plants. Not so for Louisiana ...

Here are tips for growing irises successfully: – Plant or divide irises in July and August. The site should be well-drained and receive as much sun as possible. Full sun is best. – Fertilize irises in ...

I’m not into pink. I have an established preferred color palette in my garden that includes shades of blue, orange, purple, peach, chartreuse, white and silver. I’m a little neurotic about it. When my ...

Irises are in bloom now through July and fields across Oregon and Washington are fluttering in blues, pinks and almost every color combination imaginable. That seems fitting since the perennial was ...

A: The best blooms come from sun, particularly in winter; a soil enriched with a good deal of compost; and plenty of water. Louisiana irises grow in neutral soil, but do even better if the soil is ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of Louisiana native iris species and, in particular, their hybrids. Their extraordinary beauty and reliability in the garden have made them ...

It always surprises me that some Louisiana gardeners are not familiar with our native Louisiana irises. Some of the most beautiful irises we can grow in our gardens are the hybrids of several species ...

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 ...