Nothing compares to the regal beauty of the iris; learn how to grow this stunning flower in your garden.

I've always loved bearded irises, ever since I stumbled upon a neighborhood garden with at least 20 different kinds of irises blooming. The rainbow of colors was mesmerizing, and I knew one day I'd ...

We’re now at the peak bloom period of the highly regarded garden plant, the iris. Irises are popular attractions for home gardens, based on their astonishing range of blossom colors and forms, their ...

Louisiana irises fit in well with the growing trend in gardening that promotes the use of native plants. Five species, Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, Iris giganticaerulea, Iris hexagona and Iris ...

Named for the Greek goddess of rainbows and personal messenger of the gods, iris flowers are known for their arching petals, vibrant colors, and intoxicating scent. A stunning addition to any garden, ...

“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 ...

After years of pandemic isolation, the Monterey Bay Iris Society’s annual rhizome sale returns, to the delight of current and new iris aficionados. Today’s column updates earlier columns. Irises are ...

Q: When we inherited this home, we had a lot of places that were planted with iris. Since we’re back in the house and the landscaping has been taken care of, we noticed that the iris beds ...

Good news: Gardening participation is up with a surprising new twist. The recent National Gardening Association survey shows another yearly increase, but interestingly the largest boost in spending ...

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 ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...