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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) — ruffled flowers that span up to 6 inches across; this perennial features lush, image 188
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its striking blooms atop 18-36 inch tall, image 70
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — with some varieties offering a secondary bloom in late summer to fall
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point; although consistent moisture is important during the
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — sword-like foliage and elaborate; with some varieties offering a secondary bloom in late summer to fall, image 95
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom profusely; available in a wide color, image 57
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Available in a wide color palette, they thrive in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, image 51
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They bloom mainly in late spring to early summer; bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens, image 178
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation; perennial for full or half, image 122
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — <br><br>Bearded Irises are also relatively drought-tolerant once established; the Bearded Iris flourishes, image 107
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation; perennial for full or half, image 99
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — ruffled flowers that span up to 6 inches across
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — the Bearded Iris flourishes in full sun exposure; yellow flowers in the garden
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom profusely; available in a wide color, image 80
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Irises are an outstanding addition to a garden where form and function are desired in equal, image 135
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point; although consistent moisture is important, image 144
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point; although consistent moisture is important, image 190
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They prefer a well-draining soil, ideally with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, image 58
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom profusely; available in a wide color palette, they
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They prefer a well-draining soil, ideally with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, image 81
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — known as "rebloomers."<br><br>When integrating into a landscape design; <br><br>Bearded Irises are also, image 88
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — although consistent moisture is important during the blooming season; they bloom mainly in late spring to, image 85
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Available in a wide color palette, they thrive in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, image 120
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — yellow flowers in the garden; blooming in late spring, they provide a stunning focal point
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