Botanical Name: Iris x germanica
Common Name: Bearded Iris
Type of Plant: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright stiff clump of wide, grasslike foliage – eventually becomes very large and dense
Height 1-3'
Spread 2-3'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun, to part shade
Soil needs good drainage – add organic matter
Hardiness hardy
 
Morphology:
Leaves swordlike to 3' long, 3" wide, pale green to blue-green color; usually very stiff and rigid
Flowers large showy, solitary flowers to 4" across, have a "beard" of small hairs – wide color range
Fruit inconspicuous capsule
 
Propagation:
division, after blooming (3-4 years)
 
Usage:
widely used in borders, mass plantings, size will dictate their location and use in the garden, used extensively on slopes, beds, borders, background plantings and drought-tolerant landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering deep, but infrequent watering is best; over-watering can cause root rot
Fertilizing feed before and after bloom, use low nitrogen fertilizer
Pruning remove dead leaves, flower stalks
Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other when dividing, let rhizomes heal 3-4 days before planting
 
Origin: Hybrids
Family: Iridaceae

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