Can you think of a plant that flowers in Britain all year round? Not many can make that claim. One flower that is a member of this special club is the humble iris.

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For newcomers to this flower, irises ... Q In previous years, my irises have bloomed beautifully. This year, they only a few produced flowers. Why didn’t they bloom well?

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Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden's Center for Home Gardening ... As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ... A rainbow of color is about to appear in the swamps and gardens of Louisiana, just as Carnival season fades away. Louisiana irises (Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, Iris giganticaerulea, Iris hexagona ...

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Q: My friend told me I should send you this photo of irises blooming, which was taken Nov. 11 at Bethany Church, Fargo. Some plants had more buds ready to open. — Elizabeth. A: We’re all in this ... Yahoo Style Canada: A year-round garden gem: 12 vibrant iris varieties for colour in every season A year-round garden gem: 12 vibrant iris varieties for colour in every season Irises have rightfully earned their spot as a flower garden staple.

First of all, irises are simply stunning, transforming even a small backyard into a regal floral display in the spring and early ...