Divide irises when they are dormant in midsummer. After blooming in spring, plants slowly move into a dormant period that ...

Bearded Iris Care Popular bearded irises are easy to grow provided you plant them in a sunny site with well-draining soil.

There are two dietes species that carry the common name butterfly iris. The rhizomatous plants in this genus, too, are known as fortnight lilies because their bloom crops come in two-week periods.

Irises do not require much care, another plus for the beginning gardener. You should water your plants often enough before blooming time to keep the soil moist, but not wet.

When preparing a spot to plant Louisiana irises, incorporate a generous 3-inch layer of compost, rotted manure or peat moss and a general purpose fertilizer following label directions.

If you have issues on tree care including covering flare roots, selecting a contractor, oak wilt protection and watering, this class is for you.

Iris pallida, also known as variegated sweet iris, has a particularly striking leaf, with elegant vertical stripes of cream and white, and the added benefit of being less prone to rot.

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This week’s column is again devoted to a reader’s request: Dear Sue: I would like to know about the care of irises. How to plant them; when to transplant them, and when and how to cut them back.