IRISES: Louisiana irises may benefit from a light application of a general purpose fertilizer now or in early February to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers. Control weeds and keep the ...

Irises are beautiful flowers with incredible diversity! With more than 70,000 registered varieties, these striking perennials can be planted across almost the entire U.S., except some extremely hot ...

The best time to plant bearded iris is July through September. The weather has been less than perfect over the past few days. However, with the cooler-than-normal temperatures and excessive moisture, ...

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 ...

Here are tips for growing irises successfully: – Plant or divide irises in July and August. The site should be well-drained and receive as much sun as possible. Full sun is best. – Fertilize irises in ...

This is the third year that my irises are not blooming. Two years ago, a few were transplanted, but none bloomed. Last year the deer ate the greens, which grew back, but I thought that was the reason ...

A: The best blooms come from sun, particularly in winter; a soil enriched with a good deal of compost; and plenty of water. Louisiana irises grow in neutral soil, but do even better if the soil is ...

Q: My iris leaves have these elongated brown spots all over them. Is this some kind of disease? Will it kill them? A: That's most likely a fungal leaf spot disease. Irises are somewhat prone to that, ...

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 ...