The crossing, or interbreeding, of these species has resulted in the modern Louisiana iris hybrid varieties we grow today. Their large attractive flowers cover a broad range of colors including many ...

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...

A bench sits on a sandy shore under a tree, looking out over a pond with trees on the other side. - Wirestock/Getty Images Are you one of the unlucky homeowners that has a forever damp part of the ...

The local club recently planted an additional 100 irises today in the Lafitte Woods Iris Bog, as part of an ongoing effort to ...

On a crisp morning in February, Gary Salathe and a half-dozen volunteers tramped over a muddy plot of overgrown land in LaPlace, avoiding snakes and hunting irises. Since Salathe founded the Louisiana ...

ABBEVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Gary Salathe is on a rescue mission of sorts, walking through a backyard swamp near Abbeville. “If you’re faced with a species that could possibly be totally destroyed, that ...

Irises are some of the most versatile flowers to grow. With an overwhelming number of varieties to choose from, there really is an iris for every backyard. Whether you're a bearded iris fan or want a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Among the fantastic museums in Cleveland and the University Circle area is an unusual outdoor exhibit staffed by two volunteers and a part-time curator. The unruly artifacts chase ...

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. In gardens and landscapes, ...