With so many gorgeous varieties of bearded iris available, it's hard to know where to begin. Enter professional gardener Peg Aloi for a list of her favorites.

When choosing from the wide range of bearded iris varieties out there, the breadth is staggering. Bearded irises, both tall and tiny, are amongst those plants for which a rainbow of colors really is a ...

Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another. I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in their voices (when they hear I am an iris lover, grower and sufferer of ...

As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...

Bearded irises boast intricate petals with ruffled edges in pastel hues, making them a showstopper in any garden. My bearded irises grow quite happily without too much fuss. After they’ve bloomed, ...

A bearded iris that's in bloom but wilting - Almacron/Shutterstock If you love irises (Iridaceae), you're in good company. These stunning flowers are a perennial go-to among gardeners for many reasons ...

These statuesque beauties, resilient to drought, come in all colors and scents, even vanilla and root beer. This spring, I have to admit, I went a little berserk about bearded iris. The combination of ...