Exciting explosions of color in the garden can be yours with bearded iris. This kind of iris has huge flowers in nearly every color or color mix. Shapes vary from lacy ruffles to stylistic flat forms. There is something to suit any garden design. If planned correctly, the flower show will last for three months in spring, and some iris varieties re-bloom in late summer and early fall. All this can be had year after year with minimal effort. Learn about the secrets of the easy-care, drought-tolerant, iris rhizome, along with simple steps for growing these amazing accent plants in your own garden.