It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

The iris is the birth flower of February, the month in which I was born. The Dwarf Lake Iris is the state wildflower of Michigan, where I’m from. There is an iris named “Clarence,” the most handsome ...

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...

No matter how much you think you know about plants, there are still plenty of surprises that await. With nearly 400,000 plant species identified worldwide, it is little wonder that every time you step ...

Q: Late last month, I visited Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) and saw a miniature iris in flower. It was blue-purple and was growing in a raised bed. I think I remember the label said it was from ...

'Eco White Angel' Crested Iris Grow 'Eco White Angel' crested Iris to add mid-spring interest to your moon or fairy garden. Spaced 10 inches apart, 'Eco White Angel' forms a deer-resistant, ...

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 ...

Think you have no space for a garden? Don't tell that to Cheryl Lenert. Her favorite plants take up no more than a few inches. We're all familiar with miniature roses, but have you ever seen a ...