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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) — scientifically known as Iris x germanica Hybrids; zones 3-9 are ideal for cultivation, image 146
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They bloom mainly in late spring to early summer; bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens, image 132
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Irises are an outstanding addition to a garden where form and function are desired in equal, image 43
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — perennial for full or half; bearded Irises are an outstanding addition to a garden where form and, image 161
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 166
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, image 68
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — perennial for full or half; bearded Irises are an outstanding addition to a garden where form and function are
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — Bearded Irises are an outstanding addition to a garden where form and function are desired in equal, image 158
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