Iris Stem

Early-to-mid-season, deer resistant blooms. A bright yellow beard sets the bloom alight for a memorable garden showstopper. (Iris germanica) ‘Raptor Red' Bearded Iris brings ooh-la-la red hot chile splendor to your flower bed with.

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.

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.

Its delicate ruffles and sweet fragrance make it a true classic. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows...

(Iris germanica) 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)

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)

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Golden-yellow standard petals contrast wonderfully with magenta and yellow streaked falls.

(Iris germanica) 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.

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)

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)

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)

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...

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.

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)

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)

(Iris germanica) 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),...

(Iris germanica) 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...

(Iris germanica) 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.

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.

Since plenty of information exists, I will not add to the surplus. 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...