Open your eyes outdoors, and you’ll likely identify irises
in gardens soon.
Grown from rhizomes or bulb, planted in late summer or early
fall, these beauties may be bearded or beardless. Irises are hardy in most
climates, multiplying quickly and readily.
From dainty Japanese Irises to the giant European varieties,
such blooms are gardeners’ perennial picks to fine foliage and fancy flowers.
In what colors are
irises available?
Look for irises in purple, yellow, pink, wine, white,
multi-colors and more.
Are you itching to
add irises to your own garden?
I’ve identified an assortment of practical gardening
articles, all about irises, from several fellow writers. Take your pick!
Where
and How to Plant Bearded Irises – Freida Thomas
Easy tips on where and how to plant Bearded Irises in your
home garden.
Peonies,
Irises, and Other Flowers: "Is Bigger Better?" – Vincent Summers
Increasing the size of a flower and increasing its beauty
are not always the same thing. In fact, increasing a flower's size may lead to
its downfall!
Irresistible
Irises – Sandy Mitchell
A look at the history, planting, and care of that elegant
plant, the Iris.
How
to Grow a Japanese Iris – Yolanda Palmer
Once you have come upon a blooming Japanese irises I am sure
that you will want to include them in your landscape.
Beautiful
Yellow Bulb Flowers – Crystal Ray
Consider the following beautiful yellow bulb flowers for
your yard or flower garden. These attractive yellow bulb flowers grow well in
most hardiness zones, and they would make a wonderful addition to any yard or
garden.
Use
Irises to Purify Runoff Water – Juniper Russo
Water pollution from lawns and gardens can cause serious
ecological problems. Find out how to plant irises in your lawn or garden to
purify your runoff water.
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Excellent resources here. Thanks for including a link to my article on yellow bulb flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love learning new things--and Irises are so beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteGreat A-Z post!
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Irises are beautiful flowers!
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