Iris Japonica

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped...

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...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 'Immortality' Reblooming Bearded Iris is pure white, accented with light-yellow beards. (Iris germanica) Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.

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

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. Blooms in June and again in fall, it's a critter resistant favorite! (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. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sometimes it's the quiet flowers that get the attention. 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 irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped...

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). A real garden stand-out! (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. Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require...

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

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

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

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

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped...

But they are not thriving.The Iris Society says that the best time to do your iris transplanting is in July, August, or September to give the plants time to adjust before winter arrives.

Autumn Circus is a great clumping plant that grows quickly and is easy to divide, so you'll soon have many more plants to spread around the garden or pass out to gardening neighbors.