Bearded Iris

Iris X Germanica Hybrids

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Overview

Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its striking blooms atop 18-36 inch tall stalks. This perennial features lush, sword-like foliage and elaborate, ruffled flowers that span up to 6 inches across. Available in a wide color palette, they thrive in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point. Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom profusely

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its striking blooms atop 18-36 inch tall stalks

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — This perennial features lush

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — sword-like foliage and elaborate

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — ruffled flowers that span up to 6 inches across

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Available in a wide color palette, they thrive in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — transcending into whites and even bi-colors.<br><br>With a hardiness spanning USDA zones 3 through 10

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its striking blooms atop 18-36 inch tall stalks

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — This perennial features lush

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — sword-like foliage and elaborate

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — ruffled flowers that span up to 6 inches across

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Available in a wide color palette, they thrive in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — scientifically known as Iris x germanica Hybrids

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — the Bearded Iris flourishes in full sun exposure

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They prefer a well-draining soil, ideally with a neutral to slightly acidic pH

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Growing to heights of roughly 18 to 36 inches with a spread up to 24 inches

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom profusely

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — known as "rebloomers."<br><br>When integrating into a landscape design

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — yellow flowers in the garden

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — perennial with yellow blooms

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — they make splendid borders or accent plants

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — <br><br>Bearded Irises are also relatively drought-tolerant once established

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — although consistent moisture is important during the blooming season

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They bloom mainly in late spring to early summer

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — with some varieties offering a secondary bloom in late summer to fall

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Irises are an outstanding addition to a garden where form and function are desired in equal measure

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its striking blooms atop 18-36 inch tall stalks; ruffled

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — This perennial features lush; requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom profusely

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