Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. bearded iris varieties growing in summer border (Olexandr Panchenko / Shutterstock) When choosing from the wide range of bearded ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blue and white irises in bloom. - Kazakov Maksim/Shutterstock Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are vigorous perennials that bloom ...

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

If you are looking for an eye-catching perennial flower to add to your landscape or garden bed this spring, you really should consider planting bearded iris (Iris x germanica). The tall nature and ...

Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions. Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ...

Bearded iris is one of the great joys of spring. The dramatic flower and the wonderful sword-like foliage make this majestic plant an eye-catching delight in any garden. The bearded iris is almost ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There are almost as many reasons to love bearded irises as there are colors of these basically bulletproof plants. They’re drought-tolerant. They cope in ...

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 ...

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 ...

In my past articles I've discussed some of the various classes of Bearded Irises. To date, there are some 80,000 cultivars registered with The American Iris Society. These different types can extend ...

Can you think of a plant that flowers in Britain all year round? Not many can make that claim. One flower that is a member of this special club is the humble iris. For newcomers to this flower, irises ...