One of my favourite flowers at this time of year is the yellow flag iris, Iris pseudacorus, an understated Irish native perennial with both architectural and biodiversity value. It’s probably not that ...

Irises are coming into flower in gardens and in the wild. The word 'Iris' is both the common English name and the botanical name for the plants and since garden cultivars come in an array of beautiful ...

The old adage “say it with flowers” is not just a saying, it is a suggestion. Flowers have a meaning and this meaning is conveyed through the type and colour of the flower, and in some instances, the ...

“Those who have time for drama are not gardening enough.” Maybe it is because Iris was my mom’s name that it’s been a goal to create an iris garden in honor of her. Maybe it’s because the flower has ...

For those of us who prioritise the aesthetic success of our gardens, it is often all too easy to play it safe when it comes to playing with color. Certainly, for most, the suggestion of incorporating ...

The flower of a Yellow Flag Iris or Iris pseudacorus alien invasive plant. PHOTO: www.landscapeofus.com THIS week, Hillcrest Conservancy takes a look at the Yellow Flag Iris as part of its series of ...

Mary Ann Long seemed amazed within moments of arriving at the Northeast Indiana Iris Society’s showcase of more than 100 irises in downtown Fort Wayne. Long paused Sunday at a table of tall bearded ...

Yellow flowers bring endless joy to gardens and bouquets with their sunny, feel-good glow! From bright citron blooms to soft buttery hues and deep golden tones, there’s a shade to brighten any space.

This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC Davis Arboretum’s “Garden Gems” series – 45 can’t-fail, easy-care, low-water plants well adapted to our region and that add sparkle to ...

Volunteers dressed to get wet and dirty came to clean up Woods Creek Rotary Park in Sonora on Friday, and they focused on clearing invasive yellow flag iris plants that thrive in the creek, as well as ...