At this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, there was one colour that dominated above all others. Wherever you looked, there were drifts of rich purple plants – purple flowers, purple foliage and even purple ...

Lavender grows 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. They require full exposure to sunlight. The aromatic flowers grow in a lush green foliage. Allium produce globular-shaped flowers and are available in ...

Discover seven perennial bulbs to plant in spring for summer and fall color that returns every year. Spring offers a second ...

What: Iris ensata “Variegata,” known as variegated Japanese iris, is a lovely and elegant moderately slow growing perennial with beautiful flowers and striking foliage. The dark purple flowers are ...

When summer's lush greenness gives way to the sunset hues of autumn, you'd expect the garden to overflow with asters and chrysanthemums. But bearded iris? How did this flouncy flower of spring ...

Tall bearded irises are among the most dramatically beautiful flowers in our gardens, but they are not carefree. Ignore them for three or four years and the quantity of blooms will peter out, the iris ...

Dividing plants is an excellent way to rejuvenate and expand your garden. Whether you have plants that are dying or growing leggy, see that your perennials are becoming overcrowded, or simply want to ...

Q: I have a bed of what USED to be purple bearded iris. All of them have turned to white in color. Is there an amendment I need to make in the soil? Or can you tell me why this has happened? I planted ...

Question for Dan Gill: My Louisiana irises are just about finished blooming. When is the best time to dig and transplant plant them? One more question. My brother tells me if you mix colors of irises ...

“Passalong plants” — a term with its own roots in many an old family garden. When I see a purple iris I’m transported to my childhood home’s flowerbed. Vibrant, royal purple Bearded Iris from Aunt ...

The local chapter of the California Native Plant Society is holding an online sale of California native irises, at a special low “inventory reduction” price. Late fall is the perfect time to buy ...