You'd think such a pretty flower would require a lot of fuss. But butterfly iris (Dietes vegeta) ranks as one of the easiest perennials in the garden. It accepts sun to bright shade. Once established, ...

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.