Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iris flower heads There are hundreds of iris species, and countless cultivars, in the world, coming in a wide variety of colors.

The first records we know of about iris flowers date back to 1479 B.C. — nearly 3,500 years ago! What a flower! It made such an impression on King Thutmose III of Egypt that after conquering Syria, he ...

Bearded irises have come a long way from the simple Iris pallida fondly called “Grandma’s flags” and grown in so many gardens many decades ago. Named for the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology, ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Iris Flower Show is back at the Freimann-Foelinger Botanical Conservatory for one day only. Northeast Indiana Iris Society will display its latest spring blooms. At the ...

The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The Maine Iris Society will hold its 59th Annual Flower Show on Saturday, ...