Bearded iris is among the most elegant—and easy to grow—flowers of spring. Follow our tips for long-lasting, ever-multiplying blooms.

View full size Iris albicans is one of the only bearded iris to do well in south Alabama. This white iris is so vigorous, it's a roadside weed in places. Q: I have a bed of what USED to be purple ...

A purple Bearded Iris stands in a garden. (Contributed Photo) “Passalong plants” — a term with its own roots in many an old family garden. When I see a purple iris I’m transported to my ...

“Pass along plants.” A term with its own roots in many an old family garden. When I see a purple iris I’m transported to my childhood home’s flowerbed. Vibrant, royal purple Bearded Iris ...

No limit on color choices when it comes to the bearded iris. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 65°F. Sunday, January 12th 2025 Today's e-Edition. Home Page. Close Menu. News.

There are 250 species of irises. Are there any unusual or especially stunning ones that you grow and would like to share with readers of this column?

The natural genetic colors of iris are purple, white and yellow. It can take three to four years to get a bloom from a seed and occasionally a pretty one, but it "will not be acceptable to the ...

Bearded irises are among the most elegant and colorful perennials you can grow. With a little know-how, you can grace your garden with long-lasting, ever-multiplying blooms for years to come.

The German or bearded iris needs the cold to mature […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 46°F. Monday, December 2nd 2024 Daily e-Edition. Evening e-Edition. Home Page.

A Camano Island flower farmer shares tips for growing and enjoying bearded iris, ... While most of us picture bearded irises in some shade of purple, ... When plants are finished blooming, ...

Iris got its name from the Greek word for rainbow because this plant comes in all colors. There are thousands of varieties of bearded iris alone in every shade except true red, true black and ...