Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials admired for their stunning flowers and diverse color palettes, which range from vibrant purples and blues to soft whites and yellows. With their elegant, ...

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, ...

In spring each year, glorious displays of iris – both old and new – burst into bloom throughout Redlands and their fragrances perfume the air. What could improve these picture-perfect irises with ...

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 ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. One of the most common questions during California’s wildflower season ...

Owing to climactic conditions here in the Inland Northwest and my admittedly lazy ways, perennials in my garden have to meet a long list of criteria. They have to be heat and cold tolerant, drought ...

Despite drier weather, my garden is still showing a lot of mold and mildew. The weeds, taking full advantage of the recent sunshine, are once again threatening to overwhelm parts of the garden. On a ...