Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of Louisiana native iris species and, in particular, their hybrids. Their extraordinary beauty and reliability in the garden have made them ...

Renowned for colorful flowers that often have detailed markings, irises are some of the most popular cottage garden plants. As a former professional gardener, I have grown many different species ...

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 ...

The bearded irises used to seem to me too regal and stately to love, in fact, rather pompous. (There are other estimable kinds of irises, but the tall bearded are the most familiar and the most ...

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...

The lovely irises are finally blooming. Do you have irises in your landscape? With their colors and gray-green foliage, they can certainly put on a colorful show. Irises are hardy, long-lived ...

There are a number of bulbs you can plant in the fall; two of my favorites are garlic and irises. Both are easy to grow and really require very little maintenance through the growing season. Garlic ...

The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

Learn from garden experts which plants to cut back in November. To keep your perennials healthy and thriving, find out the ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...