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Plant Care Guide > Bearded iris

How to Grow and Care for Bearded iris

Bearded iris, also known as German iris, Common Flag, German bearded iris, Rhizomatous iris, Orris root

Bearded iris is generally considered easy to care for, thriving best in well-draining soil and full sun exposure. A key special care point is to avoid watering the crown of the plant directly, as this can promote rot. It's important to divide bearded iris's rhizomes every few years to prevent overcrowding and to promote vigorous flowering.

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Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Bearded iris

Bearded iris
Bearded iris
Bearded iris
ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 1-2 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeSpring
Hardiness Zones
4-10
ToxicityToxic to Human & Pets
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Varieties of Bearded iris
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Bearded iris 'Jesse's Song'

Blooming not once, but twice a year, with uniquely large, ruffled, and colorful blooms, bearded iris 'Jesse's Song' is renowned among irises. This multi-award-winning variety was cultivated as a hybrid of other Tall Bearded irises ([Charmed Circle x Kiss] X [Smoke Rings x Decolletage]). Its cultivator, Bryce Williamson, based the name on the feeling that arose while looking at it. Bearded iris 'Jesse's Song' is a worldwide favorite for its stunning and long-lasting blooms.

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Bearded iris 'Sherwood Pink'

Bearded iris 'Sherwood Pink' is a classic bearded iris cultivar selected in a British nursery for its soft pink color and for its late blooming period. Cold hardy and quite tolerant of both partial shade and full sun, this a versatile decorative plant for beds and borders. It is highly attractive to pollinators.

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Bearded iris 'Paradise Bird'

Bearded iris 'Paradise Bird' is a tall bearded iris with exotic purple and orange flowers just as ornate as the feathers on a bird of paradise. This perennial beauty likes a lot of sun and well-drained soil. With these elements, it will thrive and produce its lovely blooms in late spring and early summer. Sources recommend it as an informal flower for cottage-style gardens.

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Bearded iris 'Dusky Challenger'

Bearded iris 'Dusky Challenger' is a striking bearded iris known for its deep, velvety purple blooms and prominent ruffled petals. Reaching heights of up to 4 feet, this variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, where it asserts bold color in late spring to early summer gardens. Its robust fragrance and imposing stature make it a standout among perennials.

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Bearded iris 'Beverly Sills'

Bearded iris 'Beverly Sills' is a particularly fast growing Bearded iris cultivar. It produces many blooms in a delightful coral-pink shade, and this makes it a favorite among gardeners. It was named for the famed opera singer Beverly Sills.

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