Bearded Iris
Bearded Iris is a flower in the Iridaceae family. It grows best in full sun with low to medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Rhizome (not currently in seed catalog). Bloom season: Late spring to early summer. Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds. Flower meaning: Faith, wisdom, valor.
Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) produces large, ruffled blooms in an enormous color range above sword-like foliage, with a fuzzy 'beard' on the falls. Plant rhizomes shallowly in late summer; very drought-tolerant once established. Hardy zones 3-9.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Iris germanica|Hardiness zones: 3-9|Propagation: rhizome division|Sun needs: Full sun|Water needs: Low to medium|Mature height: 1-3 feet|Spacing: 18 inches|Bloom season: Late spring to early summer
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