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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 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They bloom mainly in late spring to early summer; bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Growing to heights of roughly 18 to 36 inches with a spread up to 24 inches; known as, image 59
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Irises are an outstanding addition to a garden where form and function are desired in equal, image 112
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation; perennial for full or half, image 168
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — perennial with yellow blooms; growing to heights of roughly 18 to 36 inches with a spread up to 24 inches
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — transcending into whites and even bi-colors.<br><br>With a hardiness spanning USDA zones 3 through 10, image 55
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation; perennial for full or half, image 191
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — the Bearded Iris flourishes in full sun exposure; yellow flowers in the garden, image 56
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its striking blooms atop 18-36 inch tall, image 139
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — yellow flowers in the garden
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — with some varieties offering a secondary bloom in late summer to fall; scientifically known as Iris x, image 133
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — ruffled flowers that span up to 6 inches across; this perennial features lush
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — ruffled flowers that span up to 6 inches across; this perennial features lush, image 165
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — yellow flowers in the garden; blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point, image 113
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) — they make splendid borders or accent plants; sword-like foliage and elaborate, image 175
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — sword-like foliage and elaborate; with some varieties offering a secondary bloom in late summer to fall, image 164
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — known as "rebloomers."<br><br>When integrating into a landscape design; <br><br>Bearded Irises are also, image 157
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — This perennial features lush
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Growing to heights of roughly 18 to 36 inches with a spread up to 24 inches; known as, image 128
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation; perennial for full or half
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation; perennial for full or half, image 53
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its striking blooms atop 18-36 inch tall, image 185
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — <br><br>Bearded Irises are also relatively drought-tolerant once established; the Bearded Iris flourishes, image 84
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — <br><br>Bearded Irises are also relatively drought-tolerant once established
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