How to Grow & Care for Iris
Bearded Iris and Beardless Iris (Louisiana, Siberian and Japanese, for example) are among the easiest to grow hardy perennials in northern temperate zones. See below for tips on how to grow and care for both bearded and beardless Iris. We also offer several books on the subject of Iris culture. Please visit our Books page.
What to do this month in the Iris garden
- Winter Iris Garden Care
- Springtime Iris Garden Care
- May and June Iris Garden Care
- Summertime Iris Garden Care
- September-October Cultural Tip
- November-December Cultural Tip
Tips on Growing & Maintaining Bearded Iris
- What are those yellow spots on my Bearded Iris leaves?
- How do I plant Bearded Iris?
- When do Bearded Iris bloom?
- Why won't my Iris bloom?
- Do Bearded Iris change color?
- How much should I water my Bearded Iris?
- Should I fertilize Bearded Iris?
- How do I care for my Iris Beds?
- How do I divide and transplant Bearded Iris?
- Why are my Bearded Iris plants mushy?
- Controlling Rhizome Rot in Bearded Iris
- What's eating my Bearded Iris?
- Can I plant Bearded Iris in Containers?
- What grows well with Bearded Iris?