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American Iris Society __Learn about the 100 most popular irises. You will find growing information, society information, photo's, and more. - illustrated - From irises.org - http://www.irises.org/ 

Aril Society International __ You will find terminology, culture and recommended cultivators on aril and arilbred irises. - illustrated - From arilsociety.org - http://www.arilsociety.org/ 

Bearded Irises __ You will find an excellent article which includes planting, watering and other tips. - illustrated - From gardenguides.com - http://www.gardenguides.com/articles/beardedirises.htm 

Growing and Caring for the Bearded Iris __ "They range in height from less than 8 inches to about 38 inches. The smaller varieties flower first, followed by the medium height, and then the taller irises. There are also reblooming irises available now, but let me warn you they are very expensive." A brief look at growing bearded iris. - from seedsofknowledge.com - http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/iris.html 

 

How to Grow Iris __ "Irises are among the easiest of perennials to grow, and they give an abundance of beauty with minimum care. The iris has a thick fleshy root called a "rhizome" (pronounced rye-zome) about alike a tough potato in texture." You can learn the basics of growing them. - From iriscolorado.com - http://www.iriscolorado.com/HowToGrowIris.htm 
 
How to Grow Iris Flowers __ "With hundreds of varieties in several different colors and combinations, Irises are popular and easy to grow perennial. The most common larger varieties are great at the back of the flower bed or as a cutting. For flower growers, there is a place in your garden for one, or several groups." Learn about the varieties and find a few growing tips. Links to related materials. - From gardenersnet.com - http://www.gardenersnet.com/flower/iris.htm 

Iris __ You will find information about Bearded Iris, Siberian Iris, Spuria Iris, Yellow Flag, and they also Cultivar Recommendations. - From North Dakota State University - http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/landscap/h113w.htm


 
Iris __ "There are hundreds of species and cultivars of iris in all colors of the rainbow. Iris vary from tiny woodland groundcovers to dramatic flowers for the sunny border to species that thrive in swampy soil. There is an iris that will do well in virtually every garden." Good information. - From Clemson University - http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1167.htm 

Iris Culture - Common Terms and How to Grow Iris __ "Iris descriptions have their own specialized vocabulary. Iris can be categorized according to such characteristics as type, style of color pattern, season of bloom, height of bloom stem, and American Iris Society Awards received." You will find images, descriptions, growing tips and more. - illustrated - From schreinersgardens.com - http://www.schreinersgardens.com/iris_culture.shtml 

Iris for Northern Gardens __ A guide to growing iris in colder climates. - From University of Minnesota - http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG1113.html 
 
Japanese Irises __ Japanese Irises are native to East Asia. You will find several photos of these flowers. - http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~ianblack/japiris/index.html 

Leonine Iris __ Information about both bearded and beardless irises, along with growing tips. - illustrated - From .leo9enterprises.com - http://www.leo9enterprises.com/leonineiris/leonineirisindex.html 

 

Maryott's Iris Gardens __ You will find information about soil conditions for growing irises, and how some pests and diseases can effect the plants. - illustrated - From irisgarden.com - http://www.irisgarden.com 

Society for Louisiana Irises __ You will find a brief history of the Society and the Louisiana iris, growing tips, and membership information. - illustrated - From louisianas.org - http://www.louisianas.org 

The Society for Pacific Coast Native Iris __ Learn about the 11 species of wild irises that grow on the Pacific West coast. - illustrated - From pacificcoastiris.org - http://www.pacificcoastiris.org/framesoc.html 
 

 

 

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