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 ...

Follow these tips to grow bearded irises and grace your garden with long-lasting, colorful flowers. Reviewed by David McKinney With vibrant colors such as royal purple and sunny yellow ...

Name a color from black to purple to yellow to white and almost any variegation, and you can find a bearded iris that fits. The fragrant flowers appear as a single bloom or a cluster on a long ...