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 ...

Most irises need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to produce vibrant blooms. While newly planted rhizomes thrive ...

A bench sits on a sandy shore under a tree, looking out over a pond with trees on the other side. - Wirestock/Getty Images Are you one of the unlucky homeowners that has a forever damp part of the ...

A rainbow of color is about to appear in the swamps and gardens of Louisiana, just as Carnival season fades away. Louisiana irises (Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, Iris giganticaerulea, Iris hexagona ...

I've always loved bearded irises, ever since I stumbled upon a neighborhood garden with at least 20 different kinds of irises blooming. The rainbow of colors was mesmerizing, and I knew one day I'd ...

The air was filled with the sweet, sugary scent of tens of thousands of tall bearded iris in full spring glory. I strolled up and down the many rows of extravagant blooming plants, their fragrances ...

Q: My friend told me I should send you this photo of irises blooming, which was taken Nov. 11 at Bethany Church, Fargo. Some plants had more buds ready to open. — Elizabeth. A: We’re all in this ...

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

This is the third year that my irises are not blooming. Two years ago, a few were transplanted, but none bloomed. Last year the deer ate the greens, which grew back, but I thought that was the reason ...

Q: My husband, Gary, found one blooming iris and six buds in our flower garden on Oct. 26, which was amazing to be blooming so late! I brought the buds inside and put them in a vase with water, and ...

A bee burrows deep while feeding in Louisiana wild iris blooming Monday, April 11,2011 in the Jean Lafitte Nature Study Park. (Susan Poag/The Times-Picayune archive) The popularity of the Louisiana ...