Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another. I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in ...

Another non-bearded iris to add to your purple plants wish list, Japanese water iris, or Iris ensata, has a deep-violet color often with a striking yellow midrib. Native to Japan, China ...

Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another.  I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in ...

The bearded iris (Iris germanica) gets its name from the row of fuzz near the base of the petals. These “beards” might help attract pollinators like bees. The sun-loving, vibrant purple ...