Growing Bearded Iris

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

These large ruffled flowers bloom in late spring and again in early to mid fall. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. Sea of Love is easy to grow rabbit and deer resistant.

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

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 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. Soothing, yet elegant, this flower is in motion with the lightest breeze.

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

‘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 make it a great backdrop or a focal point...

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. Lots of small rosy-orchid colored blooms with tangerine-orange beards infuse the garden with cheerful color.

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

The contrasting apricot orange beard adds the perfect finishing detail. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. Sweetly-fragrant blooms delight twice in one season, once in the late spring and again in early to...

Its yellow standards flow into the pale-purple falls effortlessly. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. This easy-to-grow bearded iris is deer resistant and performs beautifully when planted in full sun.

It's hard to resist the allure of its large vibrant flowers! Easy to grow and deer resistant. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. Complete your sunny courtyard or urban gardens with this truly unique bearded...

Sometimes it's the quiet flowers that get the attention. ‘Downtown Brown' Bearded Iris almost takes our breath away with its unusual earthy coloration. Its luscious chocolate coloring with a golden center changes to golden yellow a few days later, creating...

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

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). Tall in stature and blooming in mid-season, its warm colors and strap-like foliage...

This easy-to-grow bearded iris blooms late in the season and is deer resistant. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. Plant in full sun for best results.

‘Final Episode's' Reblooming Bearded Iris lemon yellow standards (upright petals) flutter gaily over violet-purple falls (downward petals), glazed with a burgundy finish. Elegant and showy, they stand tall – a perfect backdrop for other colorful flowers...

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. With a bright tangerine beard, it's a cheery garden staple.

'Magical Encounter' doesn't fade in the sunlight and is deer and rabbit resistant. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. Enjoy these intense pink flowers in late spring and again in early to mid fall with 7-14...

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. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require...

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

Once matured, 'Silverado' has tall, sturdy stems that each produce 8-9 buds. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. Easy to combine with most color themes, loves full sun, and is both deer resistant and winter...

With extra ruffles, this iris boast petals in tones of lavender, pink and peach. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. This vigorous grower produces a sweet scent and blooms in the middle of spring.

The contrast of the crisp lavender standards and velvety dark purple falls brings great color and texture to the sunny garden. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.

Don't want to decide between all of our different shades of blue Bearded Irises? This mix has a fantastic spread of color and heights to add dimension and color to your garden. Purples, blues and whites mix together in harmony.

The following year, I should see even more blooms as my rescued irises come to life like Lazarus from the grave. Some are doomed to die (like the irises under our leaky rain gutter that never get a chance to dry), while others will live without blooming.