Iris varieties range in height from 6 inches to 4 feet. Theseperennials bloom in a multitude of colorswith shades of yellow, purple, and white being the most common. Some irises bloom in colors so dark that theflowers appear black. They have a light, sweet scent that’s similar to the ...
Spring-blooming Siberianiris(Iris sibirica) in shades of blue, purple, white, and yellow makes a pretty companion for Eastern bluestar. This iris is also deer-resistant so it's a good choice for areas where these animals roam. Catmint Carson Downing Catmint (Nepetaspp.)is one of the toughes...
They come in a range of sizes from dwarf to tall, starting at just six inches and up to 40 inches. Dwarf bearded irises typically start blooming in March. Larger types can start blooming as late as June. These plants are known for their easy care. You don’t have to do much to kee...
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If you are growing are-blooming iris, fertilize after the second bloom has faded. Allow the foliage to complete its process, in which it will turn brown and dry by the time fall arrives. Once this has occurred, cut the foliage down within 4-6″ of the soil surface to rest for next ...
How & When to Plant Bulbs Top 20 Spring-Blooming Bulbs 20 Best Summer Bulbs Deer-Resistant Bulbs Popular Flower Bulbs Tulips Daffodils Calla Lilies Lilies Hyacinth Amaryllis Ranunculus Gladiolus Iris Allium Crocus Freesia Snowdrop Paperwhite Crocosmia Popular Foliage Bulbs...
Bearded Iris need at leastsix hours of sunlight per day. A full day of sun is even better to keep the rhizomes on the dry side. Soil and Water The plants needwell-drained soil. After planting, water your iris and keep the soil moist for the first few weeks. Established irises only ne...
Sunflowers, Zinnias, and Cosmos are popular long-blooming wildflowers with long, sturdy stems that make good cut flowers as well. Flowers that aren't worth cutting areDaylilies,Bearded Iris, andBleeding Hearts. These flowers tend to drop petals fast, or just fail to provide long-lasting bloom...
My husband tells me I have ‘peony-envy’ because whenever I see them blooming I whine about not having any in our yard. I’ve been putting it off because of other outdoor projects that I would like to do first, but not anymore! I adore Hydrangeas too!!! Oh, and your mantra about...
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