10 lovely irises

Brighten up your garden with these beloved bulbs

Iris ‘On the Edge’

Iris ‘On the Edge’

(Iris douglasiana ‘On the Edge’)

Native to Oregon and California’s central coast, these easy-to-grow irises tolerate less-than-perfect conditions and are easy on the eyes.

Iris 'Fancy Pants'

Iris ‘Fancy Pants’

(Iris douglasiana ‘Fancy Pants’)

Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, this white iris comes with a gorgeous splash of purple and yellow across four-inch flowers.

Banana Cream Pie Iris

Banana Cream Pie Iris

(Iris douglasiana ‘Banana Cream Pie’)

These softly-toned yellow blooms grow well under oak trees and can easily thrive with minimal summer water once established.

Winter Iris

Winter Iris

(Iris unguicularis)

Originally from the Mediterranean, these blue beauties are accustomed to rocky, lightly-shaded areas and make pretty, pint-size cut flowers.

Iris chrysographes

Iris chrysographes

Add a touch of velvet to the garden with this sweetly-scented deciduous perennial.

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

These fragrant, evergreen bulbs are the perfect pick for shady nooks, blooming abundantly through spring.

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

(Iris pumila ‘Baby Blessed’)

Loved for their light yellow flowers and reliable re-blooming, this dwarf bearded iris needs fertilizing every spring and summer. Be sure to note these plants are harmful if eaten.

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

A widely grown variety of tall, bearded irises, this multi-colored flower looks great in the garden and in a vase at home.

Siberian Iris

Siberian Iris

(Iris ‘Cesar’s Brother’)

This beardless, deep-purple perennial stands upright and thrives in moist soils where most irises will not.

Katrina African Iris

Katrina African Iris

(Dietes ‘Nola Alba’)

These drought-tolerant, exotic flowers withstand poorly drained soils and resist disease better than most. When you purchase the seeds from Monrovia, a portion of the proceeds goes to America’s Wetlands Foundation, helping restore wetlands in Louisiana.

Iris ‘On the Edge’

Thomas J. Story

Iris ‘On the Edge’

(Iris douglasiana ‘On the Edge’)

Native to Oregon and California’s central coast, these easy-to-grow irises tolerate less-than-perfect conditions and are easy on the eyes.

Iris 'Fancy Pants'

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Iris ‘Fancy Pants’

(Iris douglasiana ‘Fancy Pants’)

Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, this white iris comes with a gorgeous splash of purple and yellow across four-inch flowers.

Banana Cream Pie Iris

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Banana Cream Pie Iris

(Iris douglasiana ‘Banana Cream Pie’)

These softly-toned yellow blooms grow well under oak trees and can easily thrive with minimal summer water once established.

Winter Iris

Creative Commons photo by Tejvan Pettinger is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Winter Iris

(Iris unguicularis)

Originally from the Mediterranean, these blue beauties are accustomed to rocky, lightly-shaded areas and make pretty, pint-size cut flowers.

Iris chrysographes

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Iris chrysographes

Add a touch of velvet to the garden with this sweetly-scented deciduous perennial.

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

These fragrant, evergreen bulbs are the perfect pick for shady nooks, blooming abundantly through spring.

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

Creative Commons photo by CinCool is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

(Iris pumila ‘Baby Blessed’)

Loved for their light yellow flowers and reliable re-blooming, this dwarf bearded iris needs fertilizing every spring and summer. Be sure to note these plants are harmful if eaten.

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

Creative Commons photo by Eljay is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

A widely grown variety of tall, bearded irises, this multi-colored flower looks great in the garden and in a vase at home.

Siberian Iris

Courtesy of Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

Siberian Iris

(Iris ‘Cesar’s Brother’)

This beardless, deep-purple perennial stands upright and thrives in moist soils where most irises will not.

Katrina African Iris

Courtesy of Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

Katrina African Iris

(Dietes ‘Nola Alba’)

These drought-tolerant, exotic flowers withstand poorly drained soils and resist disease better than most. When you purchase the seeds from Monrovia, a portion of the proceeds goes to America’s Wetlands Foundation, helping restore wetlands in Louisiana.

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Brighten up your garden with these beloved bulbs

Iris ‘On the Edge’

Iris ‘On the Edge’

(Iris douglasiana ‘On the Edge’)

Native to Oregon and California’s central coast, these easy-to-grow irises tolerate less-than-perfect conditions and are easy on the eyes.

Iris 'Fancy Pants'

Iris ‘Fancy Pants’

(Iris douglasiana ‘Fancy Pants’)

Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, this white iris comes with a gorgeous splash of purple and yellow across four-inch flowers.

Banana Cream Pie Iris

Banana Cream Pie Iris

(Iris douglasiana ‘Banana Cream Pie’)

These softly-toned yellow blooms grow well under oak trees and can easily thrive with minimal summer water once established.

Winter Iris

Winter Iris

(Iris unguicularis)

Originally from the Mediterranean, these blue beauties are accustomed to rocky, lightly-shaded areas and make pretty, pint-size cut flowers.

Iris chrysographes

Iris chrysographes

Add a touch of velvet to the garden with this sweetly-scented deciduous perennial.

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

These fragrant, evergreen bulbs are the perfect pick for shady nooks, blooming abundantly through spring.

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

(Iris pumila ‘Baby Blessed’)

Loved for their light yellow flowers and reliable re-blooming, this dwarf bearded iris needs fertilizing every spring and summer. Be sure to note these plants are harmful if eaten.

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

A widely grown variety of tall, bearded irises, this multi-colored flower looks great in the garden and in a vase at home.

Siberian Iris

Siberian Iris

(Iris ‘Cesar’s Brother’)

This beardless, deep-purple perennial stands upright and thrives in moist soils where most irises will not.

Katrina African Iris

Katrina African Iris

(Dietes ‘Nola Alba’)

These drought-tolerant, exotic flowers withstand poorly drained soils and resist disease better than most. When you purchase the seeds from Monrovia, a portion of the proceeds goes to America’s Wetlands Foundation, helping restore wetlands in Louisiana.

Iris ‘On the Edge’

Thomas J. Story

Iris ‘On the Edge’

(Iris douglasiana ‘On the Edge’)

Native to Oregon and California’s central coast, these easy-to-grow irises tolerate less-than-perfect conditions and are easy on the eyes.

Iris 'Fancy Pants'

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Iris ‘Fancy Pants’

(Iris douglasiana ‘Fancy Pants’)

Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, this white iris comes with a gorgeous splash of purple and yellow across four-inch flowers.

Banana Cream Pie Iris

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Banana Cream Pie Iris

(Iris douglasiana ‘Banana Cream Pie’)

These softly-toned yellow blooms grow well under oak trees and can easily thrive with minimal summer water once established.

Winter Iris

Creative Commons photo by Tejvan Pettinger is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Winter Iris

(Iris unguicularis)

Originally from the Mediterranean, these blue beauties are accustomed to rocky, lightly-shaded areas and make pretty, pint-size cut flowers.

Iris chrysographes

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Iris chrysographes

Add a touch of velvet to the garden with this sweetly-scented deciduous perennial.

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

Courtesy of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’

These fragrant, evergreen bulbs are the perfect pick for shady nooks, blooming abundantly through spring.

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

Creative Commons photo by CinCool is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Iris ‘Baby Blessed’

(Iris pumila ‘Baby Blessed’)

Loved for their light yellow flowers and reliable re-blooming, this dwarf bearded iris needs fertilizing every spring and summer. Be sure to note these plants are harmful if eaten.

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

Creative Commons photo by Eljay is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Iris ‘Flammenschwert’

A widely grown variety of tall, bearded irises, this multi-colored flower looks great in the garden and in a vase at home.

Siberian Iris

Courtesy of Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

Siberian Iris

(Iris ‘Cesar’s Brother’)

This beardless, deep-purple perennial stands upright and thrives in moist soils where most irises will not.

Katrina African Iris

Courtesy of Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

Katrina African Iris

(Dietes ‘Nola Alba’)

These drought-tolerant, exotic flowers withstand poorly drained soils and resist disease better than most. When you purchase the seeds from Monrovia, a portion of the proceeds goes to America’s Wetlands Foundation, helping restore wetlands in Louisiana.

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Related Links

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