Learn when to prune your lavender plants. Clematis. Clematis spp., Zones 3 to 9. ... Iris reticulata, Zones 4 to 9. This fragrant, petite early bloomer grows from just 2 to 12 inches high.

I could see the been there, done that concern in my new neighbor's eyes as he quizzed me about my new plants: marigolds, lamb ...

With her latest single "lavender and heaven", iris firmly stakes her claim as a leading talent in her own right, carving out a singularly delicate and defined sound. As soon as the goose-bump inducing ...

These are just a few of the 500 iris varieties of irises visitors will see in Schreiner’s dreamy display gardens, which opens to the public when the flowers peak in May.

Spring pea, Lathyrus vernus, with its flowers of lavender, purple, salmon or white can take some shade but blooms best in full sun. Select them now while they are in bloom to get the color you prefer.

Similar to Siberian iris, and also becoming increasingly popular, are Spuria iris. Forming an attractive circle of 4-foot-tall foliage, they create a nice accent at the rear of perennial beds.

Iris bulbs are poisonous. To see the latest generation of Sussman’s breeding experiments in flower in Moorpark, go in late winter or early spring. Or do as I did recently and go in the autumn.

Yarrow can be invasive, so keep an eye out for it spreading too much. BEARDED IRIS. Photo credit: Christian Oehlenberg via Wikipedia. One of the most elegant and easiest flowers to grow, colourful ...