A beloved hardy perennial in many gardens, the "flag" or "sword lily" is also the stylized flower of the classic "fleur-de-lis" pattern found in ancient coats of arms, wallcoverings and carved reliefs.
After you've browsed through PlantFiles to make your selections, check out the Garden Watchdog to find a source of modern Irises or older varieties.
The Irises discussion forum at Dave's Garden. A beloved hardy perennial in many gardens, the "flag" or "sword lily" is also the stylized flower of the classic "fleur-de-lis" pattern found in ancient coats of arms, wallcoverings and carved reliefs...… Read More
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Dividing Irises - Basic Questions
started by PeteB7
last post by PeteB7Jun 17, 201619Jun 17, 2016 -
Help Identify Yellow Iris
started by brendak654
last post by brendak654Jun 16, 201519Jun 16, 2015 -
We had such a tough winter....
started by cathy166
last post by MainecoonJun 17, 201419Jun 17, 2014 -
Are some irises just harder to grow - opinions please.
started by Igrowinpa
last post by Oberon46Jun 10, 201419Jun 10, 2014 -
My first IRIS of 2012
started by drthor
last post by ge1836Mar 31, 201219Mar 31, 2012 -
PBF- Purple Based Foliage Iris
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by estrail1riderMar 25, 201219Mar 25, 2012 -
Anyone receive their HIPS order yet?
started by estrail1rider
last post by naomimadeSep 26, 201119Sep 26, 2011 -
advice on labels?
started by kays_camelot
last post by woodspirit1Jun 01, 201119Jun 01, 2011 -
Iris rot
started by Oldgardenrose
last post by ge1836May 30, 201119May 30, 2011 -
My "Don't Eat My Bulbs" experiment this year
started by estrail1rider
last post by irisMAApr 30, 201119Apr 30, 2011
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Searching for a red...
started by Maxsmomma
last post by rebloomnutMar 11, 201119Mar 11, 2011 -
This impostor is re-blooming in my Gay Parasol space. ID?
started by sunshineannie
last post by pollykOct 27, 201019Oct 27, 2010 -
Superstition?
started by caitlinsgarden
last post by HappyJackMomJul 04, 201019Jul 04, 2010 -
Stop by & see my iris
started by kays_camelot
last post by bonjonJul 01, 201019Jul 01, 2010 -
How Long Can Iris Live IF Dug Up and Stored??
started by deann
last post by bonjonJun 12, 201019Jun 12, 2010 -
Dwarf iris swap
started by makj
last post by makjApr 13, 201019Apr 13, 2010 -
Historic irises w/ long, drooping falls?
started by estrail1rider
last post by bonjonFeb 22, 201019Feb 22, 2010 -
Rocky Top Iris Intros
started by irisMA
last post by SusanLouiseJan 14, 201019Jan 14, 2010 -
Cool Tools!
started by husker11
last post by husker11Sep 19, 200919Sep 19, 2009 -
Can anyone ID this iris?
started by Irislvr88
last post by PegwesttxSep 05, 200919Sep 05, 2009
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Solarizing
started by Oldgardenrose
last post by pajaritomtJul 01, 200919Jul 01, 2009 -
Iris Bloom Out
started by lovelyiris
last post by caitlinsgardenJun 13, 200919Jun 13, 2009 -
another with the name lost...
started by JanetS
last post by JanetSMay 14, 200919May 14, 2009 -
Iris pictures
started by irisloverdee
last post by irisMAMay 12, 200919May 12, 2009 -
Are any of these Stepping Out?
started by JanetS
last post by JanetSMay 07, 200919May 07, 2009 -
I. pumila from SIGNA seed
started by IndaShade
last post by avmoranApr 27, 200919Apr 27, 2009 -
Thinking about making a Terraced slope -raised bed
started by bonjon
last post by pajaritomtApr 24, 200919Apr 24, 2009 -
Help ID Please
started by TheAngelGirl
last post by TheAngelGirlMar 15, 200919Mar 15, 2009 -
mislabeled iris
started by SunnyBorders
last post by SunnyBordersMar 09, 200919Mar 09, 2009 -
Happy birthday, Polly
started by pirl
last post by boojumFeb 14, 200919Feb 14, 2009
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What I've Learned on DG
started by kays_camelot
last post by OldgardenroseNov 15, 200819Nov 15, 2008 -
pill bugs are eating my iris
started by iris28
last post by OldgardenroseSep 14, 200819Sep 14, 2008 -
fertilizing information, please
started by woodspirit1
last post by woodspirit1Aug 19, 200819Aug 19, 2008 -
Newbee needs Id please
started by Debbie2007
last post by jackiesharApr 26, 200819Apr 26, 2008 -
Iris for naturalizing?
started by catmad
last post by catmadMar 25, 200819Mar 25, 2008 -
Anyone have iris 'TINK'?
started by seedpicker_TX
last post by irisloverdeeMar 20, 200819Mar 20, 2008 -
Do iris prefer acidic or alkaline soil?
started by pinkypetunia
last post by JasperDaleSep 11, 200719Sep 11, 2007 -
Need i.d.ing
started by deechicktwo
last post by jackiesharJun 15, 200719Jun 15, 2007 -
what is the name of this siberian iris?
started by enya_34
last post by JanetSMay 07, 200719May 07, 2007 -
Wanted: Info and your experience on growing Japanese Iris
started by darlindeb
last post by EFGeorgia1Apr 25, 200719Apr 25, 2007