Ideally, you should plant bulb iris bulbs at least 15cm deep to allow them the space that they need to thrive. By doing so, you can ensure that the plants will flower bigger and better each year.

Then there's bearded iris, which feature much larger but fewer blooms coming from much wider, sturdier leaves. Bearded irises are a real show stopper, with ruffled edges and a lot of color variation.

Irises put on a show in Southern gardens in a rainbow of colors. Learn when different types of irises—Dwarf, Dutch, and Bearded—bloom and how to care for irises.

The bulbs will do best in well-draining soil that gets full sun or partial shade. They should only need watering once until the spring. Planting Zone: Zones 3 to 8 ...

Unlike bulbs in the Northern Virginia climate, iris rhizomes do not ordinarily need to be dug up and protected during the winter months. ...

The species tulips, miniature daffodils and dwarf irises that would grace the windowsills and dining table in late winter and early spring — after the couple’s yearlong renovation was complete ...

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your ...