Walking iris is a good-looking, generous group of plants. Add one to the garden and count the returns as new plants form on the flower stems. The most familiar and namesake of the genus, Neomarica.

Growth habit: An upright evergreen, perennial, bulblike plant with foliage originating from near the soil line. This is an iris relative with swordlike foliage that grows to 30 inches tall and 11/2 ...

Here in Zone 8b, we’re lucky that we can grow so many kinds of irises that bloom over much of the year. Bearded irises are spring bloomers and have been hybridized to create many beautiful cultivars.

Like people, plants try to carve out a bit of territory, so thousands of species spread themselves by rhizomes, stolons or root suckers. Other kinds use the seemingly sloppy but effective strategy of ...

Q. I planted some walking iris in hanging baskets because it reminds me of the airplane plants that froze. Will it bloom all summer? Will it freeze? -- D.J., Houston A. Walking iris (Neomarica ...