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A. Diminished flowering, clumps that are overgrown or crowded, and weak or stunted growth in bearded (German) irises are ...

"Gardeners are currently in the midst of this year's season for cultivating Pacific Coast irises, commonly referred to as Pacificas or PCIs," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "These plants occur in ...

In my past articles, I’ve discussed some of the various classes of Bearded Irises. To date, there are some 80,000 cultivars registered with The American Iris Society. These different types can extend ...

In my past articles I've discussed some of the various classes of Bearded Irises. To date, there are some 80,000 cultivars registered with The American Iris Society. These different types can extend ...

Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are vigorous perennials that bloom in spring in a rainbow of colors (in fact, the name iris refers to the Greek goddess of the rainbow). Bearded irises increase in size ...

A bearded iris that's in bloom but wilting - Almacron/Shutterstock If you love irises (Iridaceae), you're in good company. These stunning flowers are a perennial go-to among gardeners for many reasons ...

Iris in bloom (top), iris borer larva in an iris rhizome (bottom) Q • My irises didn’t bloom well this year, and a friend recommended that I divide them. When is the best time to do that? Any tips on ...

Bearded iris and peonies are longtime favorite perennials found in gardens and landscapes throughout Wisconsin. We look forward to annual displays of showy flowers in assorted colors. Occasionally ...