Three years ago, Maggie Sullivan of North Portland planted a bed of dwarf iris in her front yard. The Iris reticulata , which she bought from the at a sale at Portland Nursery (the 2012 sale is Aug.

I SHOULD be surprised if any gardener who has the good fortune to come across them could resist 'reticulate' irises, the early-flowering dwarf variety which takes its name from the netting that ...

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...

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 ...

No matter how much you think you know about plants, there are still plenty of surprises that await. With nearly 400,000 plant species identified worldwide, it is little wonder that every time you step ...

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 ...

Iris may no longer be the most popular of flowers, but they retain the mysterious magic developed over centuries. Even the tiny spring-flowerers exert a charm far beyond their physical size. Did you ...

True, the Oxfordshire gardens are not at their best in winter but there is still plenty to see, including the tiny dwarf Iris reticulata scattered like gems around the grounds. The Alpine Garden has a ...

An early season garden tour showcased various blooming flowers, including peonies, amsonia, chives, poppies and yarrows. The tour highlighted several iris varieties, notably the large, uniquely ...