Giant inula (Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl'), queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra 'Venusta Magnifica') and common betony (Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo')
Irises (Iris) in a gravel bed framed with paving stones in front of a path with bark mulch
Dividing an iris (1): Lifting the plant
Dividing an iris (2): Lifting the plant
Dividing an iris (3): Rhizomes before division
Dividing an iris (4): Separating the rhizomes
Dividing an iris (5): Trimming the roots
Dividing an iris (6): Trimming the foliage
Dividing an iris (7): Separated rhizome ready for planting
Dividing an iris (8): Plant hole with a raise for the rhizome
Dividing an iris (9): Plant hole with a raise for the rhizome
Dividing an iris (10): Fill up soil, rhizomes slightly covered
Bearded iris (Iris barbata) cut back before winter
Bearded iris (Iris barbata), common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) and sage (Salvia)
Pond in a Japanese garden
Flag iris (Iris pseudacorus), lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis) and cranesbill (Geranium x magnificum)