It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

Perfect for experienced and novice gardeners alike, this June bloomer is reliable, rugged and easy to grow and look after. And there's plenty of variety to choose from: there are some 300 species in ...

Jane shows us how to divide an iris to encourage more eye-catching flowers. Bearded irises are beautiful plants in a perennial patch or classics in the rose garden. After a while they may stop ...

Bulbs that are planted as the season fades into fall and come into bloom next summer often get overlooked at this time of year. We get sidetracked with what's going on in the garden right now, as well ...

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, ...

Dividing your bearded irises in summer will pay off next spring with more stunning flowers. Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials ...

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 ...

Q: I’d like to divide my bearded iris bulbs. However, the foliage is still very green and showing no signs of turning brown. Will I still be able to divide them this year? A: It’s not to late to ...

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 ...