The bearded iris is beloved for its large, showy, fragrant flowers. It has six petals: three upright or standard, three drooping or falling, and a frilly beard in the center that leads pollinators to ...

“Those who have time for drama are not gardening enough.” Maybe it is because Iris was my mom’s name that it’s been a goal to create an iris garden in honor of her. Maybe it’s because the flower has ...

Tall bearded irises are among the most dramatically beautiful flowers in our gardens, but they are not carefree. Ignore them for three or four years and the quantity of blooms will peter out, the iris ...

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 ...

Old names have certainly circled back into popularity, and according to recent lists, garden-related names are back in style, too, like Violet, Dahlia, Ivy, Lily, Rose and Daisy. I guess no one wants ...