Irises are such a broad group of flowering plants that choosing varieties for your garden can be overwhelming. There are over three hundred species, and plant breeders have been creating tons of ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

Whenever I indulge in guacamole made from a Hass avocado, I am reminded of its unlikely origin. In 1926, Rudolph Hass, a mail carrier in Pasadena, planted three avocado seeds in his avocado grove in ...

Iris species have long captivated researchers due to their remarkable phytochemical diversity and associated biological activities. Traditionally valued for their ornamental appeal and therapeutic ...

Showy irises are easy-to-grow, tall perennial flowers that are typically pretty hardy. That means you don’t often have to dig up and store the bulbs or rhizomes over winter. However, there are times ...