We are so familiar with Dutch and bearded irises that when we come across a decidedly different species, it's a bit of a revelation. That was my feeling in discovering Iris confusa, known by the ...

After a week of much-needed spring rain, the garden looks lush and expectant. Everywhere, there seems to be a new wonder to appreciate and admire. Hosta leaves unfurl, the blossoms of the crabapple ...

Are you looking for a stunning and easy-to-grow ground cover that will transform those shady areas in your yard? If you love flowering bulbs like irises, you're going to adore this outstanding native ...

When I was a child, I remember picking Irises (we called them “flags”) and taking them to school for our teachers. They were the traditional purple bearded variety and my teachers always welcomed them ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Q: I have several different kinds of irises but not all of them are blooming well and growing well. I have wild dwarf irises that my father gave me from his farm in Coosa county. Those are finished ...

One of the oldest and best-known perennials in the home landscape is the bearded iris, sometimes called a German iris or a flag. But the genus Iris contains almost 300 species, and many irises have ...

To the photographer's astonishment, Josephine Shanks pulls the crested iris from a shady flower bed. "Everybody who goes to a garden has to leave with something," she laughs, handing him the cherished ...

The flowers of spring enhance our gardens, uplift our spirits, and inspire poets and botanists. Spring is also a time for garden tours, both public and private, with like-minded aspiring gardeners. Ah ...