One of the most treasured irises out there is a bulbous hybrid iris from the subgenus Xiphium called Iris × Hollandica (EYE-ris hol-LAN-dee-kuh). The plant was hybridized from 2 varieties
Sometimes size does matter. Take, for example, dwarf irises, also referred to as miniature irises. Growing only a fraction of the usual iris height, these tiny types of Iris plants
When you have a family as big as Iridaceae, expect there always to be some exception to the rules. This rule applies to Iris pseudacorus (EYE-riss soo-DAY-kor-us), better known as
The iris (EYE-ris) is a popular garden plant found primarily in temperate parts of the northern hemisphere and a wide range of habitats. It’s a genus consisting of around 300
One of the more exciting types of irises out there, Iris reticulata (EYE-ris reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh), is a native of the Caucus Mountains from Russia down into Iraq and Iran. This perennial
Every child has heard about the ugly duckling, a cautionary tale about an orphan chick raised by a mother duck who grew into a beautiful swan. No more apparent is
Of the many native iris types from the Iridaceae family in North America, Iris versicolor (EYE-ris VER-suh-kuh-lor) is one of the most famous. This herbaceous perennial is the official flower
Iris Croatica [EYE-ris, CRO-aye-ti-ka], is a species in the Iris genus and the family Iridaceae commonly known as Bearded Iris. As with other irises, the bearded variety has a showy
Louisiana Iris [Loo-ee-see-AN-uh, EYE-ris] belongs to the family of Iridaceae and is a native to the United States. The plant has been named after its native region, Louisiana. It is
Walking Iris or Neomarica spp. plants are herbaceous perennials with elegant glossy-green sword-shaped foliage and stunning blue-and-white fragrant flowers from the Iridaceae family. Out of its several species and iris types, the
Iris sibirica [EYE-ris, sy-BEER-ah-kuh] is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe, Central Asia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Siberia. This popular Iris like all varieties of Iris is a member of the
Very often, the common names of plants are used to express action. For example, there is creeping gloxinia, trailing coleus, Johnny-jump-ups, bouncing Bet, wandering Jew, squirting cucumber, and walking iris