The genus Iris of flowering plants -- named after the Greek rainbow goddess because of the variation in flower color -- comprises over 300 species across the northern hemisphere, some of which are ...

The flowers of any species are typically controlled by genes and are usually of a certain color: bog cranberry typically has pink flowers, starflowers are white, forget-me-nots are blue, and so on.

Q Can daylilies change color? My friends seem to think these beautiful purple blooms are Dutch irises or another type of iris. I suspect they are daylilies that have changed their color from last year ...

What: Iris ensata “Variegata,” known as variegated Japanese iris, is a lovely and elegant moderately slow growing perennial with beautiful flowers and striking foliage. The dark purple flowers are ...

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, ...

Lavender grows 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. They require full exposure to sunlight. The aromatic flowers grow in a lush green foliage. Allium produce globular-shaped flowers and are available in ...

Q: I have a bed of what USED to be purple bearded iris. All of them have turned to white in color. Is there an amendment I need to make in the soil? Or can you tell me why this has happened? I planted ...

Question for Dan Gill: My Louisiana irises are just about finished blooming. When is the best time to dig and transplant plant them? One more question. My brother tells me if you mix colors of irises ...

Perennials are like the reliable old friends of the garden—once they’re settled in, they keep coming back year after ...

The bearded irises used to seem to me too regal and stately to love, in fact, rather pompous. (There are other estimable kinds of irises, but the tall bearded are the most familiar and the most ...

The local chapter of the California Native Plant Society is holding an online sale of California native irises, at a special low “inventory reduction” price. Late fall is the perfect time to buy ...