Not all bearded irises are the same. 🌸 From miniature dwarf bearded irises to towering tall bearded beauties, each iris class blooms at a different time and brings its own personality to the garden. Discover hundreds of colorful and unique varieties in each class on our website and reserve your favorites today! #Iris101 is our year-long series sharing simple tips, seasonal tasks, and growing wisdom inspired by 101 years of experience. Explore more advice in the Grow & Care section of our websit

Our 6 best tips to grow Irises: 🌿Irises are best planted in spring or summer, long before winter cold sets in. 🌿Don't plant them too deep- their rhizomes should peek out above the soil and never be completely covered. 🌿Plant in full sun in well-draining soil. Some light afternoon shade is fine, also. 🌿Don't skimp- plant in a mass-planting/ grouping for the prettiest look!! 🌿After they bloom, cut their stems (not foliage) down to the ground. 🌿This perennial needs its foliage to stay until l

Irises seem to be the forgotten perennial staple. In years past, there was never a farm without a bed of iris flowers. My grandma used to tell me about her long row of irises on her farm, all different colors. The reason for this is that irises multiply and need to be thinned out every few years. This meant everyone had irises to give away, thus all farms had this flower. Irises are named after the Greek goddess Iris who was said to ride rainbows. My irises are all the bearded variety: large flo