Japanese Iris

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. (Iris germanica) Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. (Iris germanica) Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

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. These large ruffled flowers bloom in late spring and again in early to mid fall.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. (Iris germanica) Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

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. It's an easy and vigorous grower that produces large-sized blooms.

‘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.

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...

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. 'Magical Encounter' doesn't fade in the sunlight and is deer and rabbit resistant.

(Iris germanica) What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by. Sweetly fragrant, rabbit and deer resistant. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing...

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.

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. Once matured, 'Silverado' has tall, sturdy stems that each produce 8-9 buds.

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. With extra ruffles, this iris boast petals in tones of lavender, pink and peach.

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. The contrast of the crisp lavender standards and velvety dark purple falls brings great color...

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. The contrasting apricot orange beard adds the perfect finishing detail.

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. Its yellow standards flow into the pale-purple falls effortlessly.

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. It's hard to resist the allure of its large vibrant flowers! Easy to grow and deer resistant.

‘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. (Iris germanica) Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

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)

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 easy-to-grow bearded iris blooms late in the season and is deer resistant.

‘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...

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.

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)

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.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. (Iris germanica) Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

I have been successful. That means separating each rhizome by approximately thirty to thirty-six inches (76.2 to 91.4 cm). Then, when I notice their stalks reaching upward with pointy, rolled-up blooms, I get real excited.

Then, after a summer of rest, more flowers bloom out in the fall to end the season just as spectacularly as it began. Order a few from us today and enjoy the white and blue extravaganza this year (in spring AND fall) in your own garden.