The flashy flowers of Regina walking Iris can be grown outdoors in warm climates or in container gardens further north.

For gardeners looking for a smaller non-bearded iris to grow in container gardens, consider the bright dwarf crested iris, or ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads.

The blue flag iris, which flourishes in damp soil, is a relative of the showy bearded irises blooming in many Midwestern yards during the spring.

Hummingbirds are also attracted to the wild blue iris. This plant can be weedy or invasive. It is distasteful to livestock and heavy growths of the plant are a nuisance in pasture land.

Blue irises symbolize hope and faith. The iris plant was first seen around 1749 BC in Syria. The flower has been a favorite of royalty. Egyptians decorated their palaces with the iris.

Neat part for flower garden lovers: Although it's a wetland species, the blue flag iris can thrive in wet areas of your property.

Walking iris is a good-looking, generous group of plants. Add one to the garden and count the returns as new plants form on the flower stems. The most familiar and namesake of the genus, Neomarica ...

Blue Iris, a 12-room hotel on Hussey Street owned by Blue Flag Partners and operated by Life House Hotels, showcases Nantucket’s early Portuguese influences and arts culture.

At Blue Iris Hotel in Nantucket, Enjoy a Gorgeous Connection to History…and a Secret Garden Inspirations bloom at Blue Iris, from Portuguese influences to its link to a former artist colony.