Bearded iris buds dry up before blooming . Scott Aker | THE WASHINGTON POST Oct 1, 2005 Oct 1, 2005; 0; Facebook ... Individual iris flowers do not last more than a day or two, ...

Divide irises when they are dormant in midsummer. After blooming in spring, plants slowly move into a dormant period that ...

Irises are recommended for gardeners as they add color before other perennials bloom and are deer-resistant. Gardeners can choose from various iris types, including dwarf, reticulata and ...

After flowering, cutting the swordlike leaves back to about 4-6 inches high ensures rhizomes get all the sun they need for next season’s bloom. Irises are susceptible to rot if they get too moist.

The flowers come in almost as large a color selection as bearded irises, with blooms appearing in May and June. Plant in August and September. Look for a location in full sun with rich, well ...

About 600 visiting members of the American Iris Society arrived in Portland May 18 to spend a week touring six iris farms and talking to fellow fans of the regal flower.

Irises are divine, especially the stately tall bearded irises, the ones that most people picture when they hear the word "iris." If you have an eye for irises, here are some tips on how to get the ...

The lovely irises are finally blooming. Do you have irises in your landscape? With their colors and gray-green foliage, they can certainly put on a colorful show.

Before describing how to renovate a bed, ... and the iris flowers bloom atop slender 3 to 4-foot stems. They are most frequently seen in blue, lavender, or purple and white, ...

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 ...