Blue Iris

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage.

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage.

'Immortality' blooms in late spring and again in early fall. (Iris germanica) Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

‘Mother Earth' Reblooming Bearded Iris harmonizes in pastel pinks and lavenders with cloud-like white ruffled petals floating above and buttercup yellow beards. (Iris germanica) Soothing, yet elegant, this flower is in motion with the lightest breeze.

Blooms in June and again in fall, it's a critter resistant favorite! (Iris germanica) A study in contrasts, ‘Swept Off My Feet' Reblooming Bearded Iris draws the eye to feast upon a pure white petal edged and topped off by deep purples and violets.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface. Golden-yellow standard petals contrast wonderfully with magenta and yellow streaked falls.

Soft hues of golden yellow, plum and rose are highlights of ‘In Living Color' Bearded Iris. (Iris germanica) Ruffled petals abound as the bright gold standards (upright petals) harmonize with the violet-rose petals edged in a gilt golden band.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

Its luscious chocolate coloring with a golden center changes to golden yellow a few days later, creating a beautiful duo of color in one flower! Tall and sturdy, with big blooms, this is a must-have Bearded Iris! (Iris germanica)

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage.

A real garden stand-out! (Iris germanica) Warm and luscious, ‘Full of Magic' Bearded Iris conjures a rich palette of peachy pink standards (upright petals), cascading into veined deep rose falls (downward petals).

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers.

‘Final Episode's' Reblooming Bearded Iris lemon yellow standards (upright petals) flutter gaily over violet-purple falls (downward petals), glazed with a burgundy finish. (Iris germanica)

Like a piece of pure blue sky fallen to your garden, ‘Astro Blue' Bearded Iris brings wake-up color to your flower bed. (Iris germanica) Standing tall at up to 36", the pure azure blooms are a mid-season garden stand-out.

An easy-care favorite! (Iris germanica) ‘All About Spring' Bearded Iris shimmers with subtle lavender petals, edged in a buttery yellow. With huge 7 ½" blooms it's a garden star! Blooming in mid-to-late spring, its sweet fragrance and delicate colors...

A wee lass in the Bearded Iris world, ‘Wild Irish Rose', will brighten up a corner and mix well with other late spring blooming perennials. (Iris germanica) Lots of small rosy-orchid colored blooms with tangerine-orange beards infuse the garden with...

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage.

I can't wait to find them again in all of these rearranged, resurrected clumps! I'm sure I will be surprised by the combinations of colors and types, and yes—I plan on deliberately mixing up the rhizomes like a potluck Sunday supper.This long, straight,...

Then, after a summer of rest, more flowers bloom out in the fall to end the season just as spectacularly as it began. The flowers float above blue-green sword shaped foliage that fills the garden from spring to fall.