IRISES: Louisiana irises may benefit from a light application of a general purpose fertilizer now or in early February to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers. Control weeds and keep the ...

Irises are beautiful flowers with incredible diversity! With more than 70,000 registered varieties, these striking perennials can be planted across almost the entire U.S., except some extremely hot ...

The best time to plant bearded iris is July through September. The weather has been less than perfect over the past few days. However, with the cooler-than-normal temperatures and excessive moisture, ...

When clumps of Iris become too dense it can restrict your plants ability to flower profusely. When this happens, it is ...

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a season of dormancy is approaching for these plants. Not so for Louisiana ...

Q: My iris leaves have these elongated brown spots all over them. Is this some kind of disease? Will it kill them? A: That's most likely a fungal leaf spot disease. Irises are somewhat prone to that, ...

As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...