Irises are low maintenance plants, but it's easy to make consequential mistakes when planting their bulbs. Learn how to avoid ...

Douglas iris is named after David Douglas (1799-1834). He traveled throughout the West Coast wilderness, on a quest to discover new plants that could be sent to the Horticultural Society of London ...

Iris confusa is a tough, adaptable plant, capable of handling a variety of soil and light conditions, including wet or dry soils. It spreads by rhizomes but also has a neat trick up its sleeve.

Most of the Pacific Coast irises, or Pacificas, sold in Southern California are from a single species, Iris douglasiana, pictured above planted with coral bells at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden ...

The best time to plant Louisiana irises is in August and September when they are dormant, but you can plant them now while they are in bloom and pick out colors and types of flowers you like best.

Sussman breeds irises along with an inventory of native California plants at Matilija Nursery, 8225 Waters Road in Moorpark; (805) 523-8604. Advertisement -- Emily Green ...

And with no known pest or disease problems, the blue flag iris is a low-maintenance beauty to consider in a damp spot of the garden this spring. Growing Conditions Hardiness Zones : 3-9 ...

Algerian iris flowers when few other plants dare: Their 2-inch lavender-purple flowers with white and deep gold markings first begin to appear in early November.