Bearded iris are eye-catching, low-maintenance flowers that thrive in Ohio gardens. Learn how to plant and care for them.

Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials admired for their stunning flowers and diverse color palettes, which range from vibrant purples and blues to soft whites and yellows. With their elegant, ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are several different types of iris to grow in the garden, including bearded German irises, Siberian irises, and Dutch irises. Japanese irises (Iris ensata), also known as Japanese water irises, ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of iris hybrids derived by breeding together five iris species found growing together only here in Louisiana (Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, ...

The crossing, or interbreeding, of these species has resulted in the modern Louisiana iris hybrid varieties we grow today. Their large attractive flowers cover a broad range of colors including many ...

Dennis: A chance encounter way back in 1920 eventually led to the Willamette Valley becoming home to one of the top commercial growers in the U.S. of the plant sometimes referred to as “the poor man’s ...

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 ...