Blatant Bearded Iris

Iris Bearded 'Blatant'

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Overview

The Bearded Iris 'Blatant' is a striking perennial, boasting showy bicolor blooms up to 6 inches wide. Its ruffled petals combine deep golden-yellow with vivid red-orange beards, blooming atop 36-inch tall stems in late spring to early summer. Zones 3-9 suit this drought-tolerant Iris, which thrives in full sun to partial shade. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in well-drained soil for a dramatic display.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — The Bearded Iris 'Blatant' is a striking perennial, boasting showy bicolor blooms up to 6 inches wide

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — Its ruffled petals combine deep golden-yellow with vivid red-orange beards

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — blooming atop 36-inch tall stems in late spring to early summer

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — Zones 3-9 suit this drought-tolerant Iris, which thrives in full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — The Bearded Iris 'Blatant' is a striking perennial, boasting showy bicolor blooms up to 6 inches wide

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — Its ruffled petals combine deep golden-yellow with vivid red-orange beards

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — blooming atop 36-inch tall stems in late spring to early summer

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — Zones 3-9 suit this drought-tolerant Iris, which thrives in full sun to partial shade

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