Iris
Since there are many types of iris plants you can grow in the garden, it helps to arm yourself with the best possible iris growing tips. That’s where we come in. Not only do we provide information on how to grow iris flowers, but you’ll also find tips for planting irises of all types and essential iris care for maintaining their overall healthy and long-lasting beauty. So browse around to locate whatever iris growing tips apply to your specific needs.
Iris
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When To Plant Iris Bulbs By Variety
What is the best time to plant iris bulbs by variety? Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is A Bearded Iris: Bearded Iris Varieties And Growing Info
A popular perennial for its stunning flowers, variety of bloom colors, and striking, sword like leaves is the bearded iris. Click here for more info.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Iris Mosaic Control: How To Treat Mosaic Disease Of Iris Flowers
The most widespread disease of irises is the mosaic virus, both mild and severe types, mostly affecting bulbous irises. Spread by aphids, the best deterrent is controlling aphids in the yard and the weeds that may harbor them. Learn more about iris mosaic control in this article.
By Susan Albert
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Learn About Iris Leaf Spot
Iris leaf spot is the most common disease affecting iris plants. Controlling this iris leaf disease involves specific cultural management practices that can be found in the following article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Water Iris Information – Learn About Water Iris Plant Care
Ever heard of water iris? No, this doesn't mean "watering" an iris plant but pertains to where the iris grows - in naturally wet or aquatic-like conditions. Click on the following article for more water iris information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Dwarf Crested Iris - How To Care For A Dwarf Iris Plant
They're one of the first harbingers of spring and a personal favorite of mine: miniature irises. These beautiful wildflowers make great additions to woodland gardens and borders. Get tips on growing them here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Sweet Iris Care: Growing A Variegated Sweet Iris Plant
Variegated sweet iris plants are known for their dramatic vertical stripping of gold, cream, white, and bluish-green foliage. They're great for adding interest to gardens and are easy to grow. Click here to learn more about sweet iris care.
By Darcy Larum
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Color Changing In Irises: Why An Iris Plant Changes Color
If an iris plant changes color, it could be a combination of things or simply a random accident. Here are some things to investigate that mysterious hue change. Click on this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Differentiating Iris Flowers: Learn About Flag Irises vs. Siberian Irises
There are numerous varieties of iris out there, and many people wonder how to tell the difference between flag iris and Siberian iris, two common types of iris plants. Click on this article to learn more about differentiating these flowers.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Flag Iris Care: Information About Growing And Caring For Yellow Or Blue Flag Iris
If you're looking for an interesting, moisture-loving plant to add to the garden, consider planting flag iris. Get tips for growing flag iris plants in the garden in the article that follows.
By Susan Patterson
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How To Grow Iris: Tips For Dutch, English, And Spanish Iris Bulb Planting
When learning how to grow iris plants like Dutch, English and Spanish irises successfully in the garden, correct iris bulb planting is important. This article can help alleviate any issues with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tips For Bearded Irises Replanting And Dividing
When your irises become overcrowded, it's time to divide and transplant iris tubers. Generally, iris plants are divided every 3-5 years. For information on how to divide and transplant correcting, read this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Iris Rhizomes Storage - How To Keep Iris Over The Winter
There are many reasons why people need to learn how to store iris rhizomes. Whatever your reason for storing iris rhizomes, you'll be happy to know that it is easy to do. This article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Louisiana Iris Information – How To Grow A Louisiana Iris Plant
Louisiana iris has one of the most diverse range of colors of any iris plant. There are five separate species of this distinctive iris. Click on this article for some important Louisiana iris information, including growing, site and care.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Iris Flower History - Where Did Iris Originate
What is the history of iris flowers and where did the iris originate? Click here to learn more about this hardy, showy plant.
By Mary H. Dyer
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German Bearded Iris: Tips For Growing German Iris
German bearded iris is a popular, old fashioned flowering plant that you may remember from Grandma's garden. German iris planting is not hard, and the information in this article can help you.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Japanese Iris Plants - Information And Care Of Japanese Iris
When you are looking for an easy-care flower that loves wet conditions, then the Japanese iris is just what the doctor ordered. Get tips on how and when to plant Japanese irises in this article.
By Becca Badgett