Iris Root

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. Talk about drama! This beautiful iris offers 2 branches per stem and 7-8 buds on each stem.

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. This Bearded Iris' blooms are also sweetly fragrant and deer resistant.

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.

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. This bearded iris grows up to 41 inches tall, producing sturdy stems with up to 10 stunning blossoms...

'Immortality' Reblooming Bearded Iris is pure white, accented with light-yellow beards. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Plant in a garden that allows space to grow and plenty of full sun.

Blooms twice, in spring and fall, it's an easy-care garden standout. ‘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)

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.

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...

Flowering in mid-spring, ‘In Living Color' has a lovely musky fragrance and is prolific and drought tolerant. Soft hues of golden yellow, plum and rose are highlights of ‘In Living Color' Bearded 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.

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.

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.

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...

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 truly bold and unique statement in any garden.

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)

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.

Mid-spring blooms are followed by another late summer bloom for two rounds of colorful flowers. ‘Final Episode's' Reblooming Bearded Iris lemon yellow standards (upright petals) flutter gaily over violet-purple falls (downward petals), glazed with a...

With softly ruffled 4" flowers on gracefully arched stems, this hardy Iris will give years of easy-care pleasure. 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...

Deer resistant, it's a pollinator favorite. 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.

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. Wonderfully-fragrant and deer resistant.

That's my plan.The end result of this iris plan will be that all my plants that have not flowered for several years will begin to flower again, possibly starting with the very next season.

There are plenty of flowers to cut for yourself, share with friends and still leave some for the garden to enjoy. These extra tall plants grow to almost 3' tall. Blooms in spring AND fall! Iris lovers are a voraciously loyal lot.