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 ...

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

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 ...

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?

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.

One of the oldest and best-known perennials in the home landscape is the bearded iris, sometimes called a German iris or a flag. But the genus Iris contains almost 300 species, and many irises ...

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.

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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 ...