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Iris Types and Bloom Times
Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants known for their bold form and brilliant color range. The name “iris” comes from the Greek word for “rainbow” and...
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Growing the Perfect Irises
Named after the ravishing, rainbow- treading herald of the Greek gods, the Iris commands one of the most extensive color palettes in all of flower kingdom, each hue as vibrant...
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Summer Care for Your Iris bed
Summer is at its peak, and most bearded irises are showing their colorful heads. It's time to sit back and savor the sheer bliss only iris blooms can offer. It's...
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Irises - Perfect For Fall Planting!
With looks to rival the beauty of the rainbow-riding Greek messenger of the gods it's named after, and a spectrum of colors to dwarf the rainbow itself, the iris flower...
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How an amateur botanist became iris royalty
Mother Nature is fickle. Try as we might as gardeners, the unexpected is the only thing that's predictable. I've found the best way to give my garden an advantage is...
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Wish You Were Here - Irises in Canby, Oregon
This week, we're back in the States to finalize our plans for upcoming fall bulb catalog - but we don't mind a bit, because we'll be visiting our iris growers...
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Iris … Like I’ve Never Seen Them Before
True confessions time: I’ve never been a big fan of irises. However, my view changed considerably when I visited Shreiner’s Iris Gardens last week. The display was spectacular: bed after...