Some top picks include Japanese water iris and yellow flag iris. It can be overwhelming knowing where to get started with iris varieties, and while bearded irises tend to be thought of as the ...

Some less well-known beardless varieties of irises are easier to grow and more adaptable to challenging locations. Japanese irises, for example, are slower-growing, are less prone to disease and ...

Local heirloom varieties that were grown by our grandparents ... as it's now called. -- JAPANESE IRIS. As you can see, irises are rather nationalistic. The Japanese iris is an icon in Japan.

Varieties of tuberous German iris (Iris germanica), an old-fashioned bearded type with lilac-purple blooms, are favorites of perennial gardeners. Japanese flag (Iris kaempleri) and Siberian flag ...

Some varieties are prone to diseases ... Siberian irises like even moisture while Japanese irises like as much water as you can provide -- but neither like to have wet feet in the winter.

Admission is free and open 9am to 6pm. For iris questions, contact (432) 352.5483 or [email protected]. If interested in an in-depth description of the fascinating genetic world of iris ...

A couple of varieties of irises I really enjoy include ... little to no care to be beautiful additions to your garden. Japanese iris are becoming more available in our area.

dividing irises and moving less aggressive varieties away from those that are spreading into their space, as well as weeding, which is performed by hand with a modified long-handled forceps from ...