What: Iris ensata “Variegata,” known as variegated Japanese iris, is a lovely and elegant moderately slow growing perennial with beautiful flowers and striking foliage. The dark purple flowers are ...

In my past articles I've discussed some of the various classes of Bearded Irises. To date, there are some 80,000 cultivars ...

Named for the Greek goddess of rainbows and personal messenger of the gods, iris flowers are known for their arching petals, vibrant colors, and intoxicating scent. A stunning addition to any garden, ...

There is an overwhelming number of native plants that are the happiest with wet feet, ranging from stunning wildflowers and sturdy shrubs to great canopy trees. Lizard tail, Saururus cernuus, is an ...

As gardeners, we often find ourselves in a bit of a predicament. First of all, if we admit it, we want all the flowers. We also like to share our flowers. I would guess that irises are one of the more ...

I’ve had iris for several years, but they didn’t seem to bloom as much this year as usual. Any suggestions? GM There are some 200 to 300 varieties of iris, but I am guessing you are talking about the ...

Water is Louisiana’s most abundant resource, with more than 40,000 linear miles of rivers, streams and bayous and 400 miles of coastline, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and ...

This week's column includes questions and answers from years past. The responses are from Curtis Smith, who used to write the Yard and Garden column. Answer (by Curtis Smith): Male cottonwood trees ...