Bearded iris rhizomes
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How to Grow and Care for Bearded Iris
The bearded iris (Irisgermanica) is beloved for its large, showy, fragrant flowers.
Bearded iris when to plant
It has six petals: three upright or standard, three drooping or falling, and a frilly beard in the center that leads pollinators to the pollen-lined sweet nectar spot. It also has long, strappy, sword-like leaves.
Bearded iris grows best in sandy or well-draining soil conditions with full sun exposure and is somewhat drought tolerant.
They can handle a swing of temperatures but will develop root rot if the soil gets soggy or has too much soil moisture; never mulch.
Bearded iris in potsThese plants are toxic to dogs and cats.
| Common Name | Bearded iris |
| Botanical Name | Irisgermanica |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous, perennial, rhizome |
| Mature Size | 12–40 in.
tall, 1 –2 ft. wide |
| Sun Exposure | Full |
| Soil Type | Average, well-draining |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Flower Color | Red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, brown, white, pink, many bicolors |
| Hardiness Zones | 3–9 (USDA) |
| Native Area | Southern Europe and the Mediterran
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