10 Lovely Irises

(Iris douglasiana ‘On the Edge’)

Native to Oregon and California’s central coast, these easy-to-grow irises tolerate less-than-perfect conditions and are easy on the eyes.

(Iris douglasiana ‘Fancy Pants’)

Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, this white iris comes with a gorgeous splash of purple and yellow across four-inch flowers.

(Iris douglasiana ‘Banana Cream Pie’)

These softly-toned yellow blooms grow well under oak trees and can easily thrive with minimal summer water once established.

(Iris unguicularis)

Originally from the Mediterranean, these blue beauties are accustomed to rocky, lightly-shaded areas and make pretty, pint-size cut flowers.

Add a touch of velvet to the garden with this sweetly-scented deciduous perennial.

These fragrant, evergreen bulbs are the perfect pick for shady nooks, blooming abundantly through spring.

(Iris pumila ‘Baby Blessed’)

Loved for their light yellow flowers and reliable re-blooming, this dwarf bearded iris needs fertilizing every spring and summer. Be sure to note these plants are harmful if eaten.

A widely grown variety of tall, bearded irises, this multi-colored flower looks great in the garden and in a vase at home.

(Iris ‘Cesar’s Brother’)

This beardless, deep-purple perennial stands upright and thrives in moist soils where most irises will not.

(Dietes ‘Nola Alba’)

These drought-tolerant, exotic flowers withstand poorly drained soils and resist disease better than most. When you purchase the seeds from Monrovia, a portion of the proceeds goes to America’s Wetlands Foundation, helping restore wetlands in Louisiana.