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 ...

Even though bearded irises are tough plants, some maintenance will help the plants look great year after year. Consider snapping spent flower heads off every day or two during the bloom season. This ...

With a little cleanup and trimming, iris foliage is still an asset to the midsummer flower garden. Summertime and the iris foliage is ugly. Don’t be surprised. That’s par for the course with bearded ...

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 ...

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, ...

Find out when to cut back irises to keep these perennials healthy and looking their best. Blooming after early spring flowers ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nearly every yard in Kansas contains bearded irises. Irises are well-suited to this area, because they can tolerate poor soils and severe drought conditions. Their beautiful flowers, which come in so ...