Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another. I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in ...

such as the 'Purple Serenade' bearded iris. The benefits of planting irises next to your forsythia extend beyond just visual advantages. The two plants require similar growing conditions ...

Another non-bearded iris to add to your purple plants wish list, Japanese water iris, or Iris ensata, has a deep-violet color often with a striking yellow midrib. Native to Japan, China ...