Iris Bucharica

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by. (Iris germanica)

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by. (Iris germanica)

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by. (Iris germanica)

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. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years...

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

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

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

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. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

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

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

‘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 a beautiful duo of color in one flower! Tall and...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by. (Iris germanica)

Tall in stature and blooming in mid-season, its warm colors and strap-like foliage look great alongside ornamental grasses and other summer bloomers. A real garden stand-out! (Iris germanica)

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

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

Standing tall at up to 36", the pure azure blooms are a mid-season garden stand-out. (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.

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 on its own. An easy-care favorite! (Iris germanica)

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

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by. (Iris germanica)

Can anyone say, "Procrastinator"?A testament to the fortitude of the iris, these guys have lived like this over several seasons. I could come up with more photos of bloom-less irises, but I think I have made my point.As you can see, I have deposited my...

Autumn Circus is a profuse bloomer in the spring with a high bud count. These extra tall plants grow to almost 3' tall. Not “just another white and blue iris”, Autumn Circus is white with elegant violet-blue veins that look as if they were hand-painted...