The African iris (Dietes iridioides), also known as "fortnight lily,” is a whimsical evergreen perennial that is native to southern Africa and naturally thrives in warmer climates. Its foliage grows ...

Flowers are blooming across the Treasure Coast. There are many cool season bloomers such as begonias sharing the last winter flowers and spring and summer flower-ers are bursting into bloom. This week ...

Here in Zone 8b, we’re lucky that we can grow so many kinds of irises that bloom over much of the year. Bearded irises are spring bloomers and have been hybridized to create many beautiful cultivars.

*Growth habit: A clump forming evergreen perennial with leaves arising from rhizomes near the ground growing plants to 2 feet tall and wide. The leaves are swordlike in shape, medium to dark green ...

Q: I have a large African iris with many brown leaves. The soil is too hard to dig and divide. Can I cut it all the way back? — M.M., Clear Lake A: Yes, you can cut the old/brown foliage back. I also ...

Q: My African iris and agapanthus have freeze-burned leaves. Should I cut them back when spring returns? — L.T., The Woodlands A: If the agapanthus foliage is soggy, remove now. Otherwise, you can cut ...

This flower is a showstopper in any garden. Margot Kiesskalt/Getty Images The African iris (Dietes iridioides), also known as "fortnight lily,” is a whimsical evergreen perennial that is native to ...