Iris germanica
Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded German Iris, Orris Root
Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded German Iris, Orris Root
Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 10A
Height 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Hardy range 4A to 10A
Height 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow
Bloom Time Spring
The flowers are fragrant and suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Spring
The flowers are fragrant and suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
Culture Notes
Prefers a sunny well-drained fertile soil. Will tolerate some shade in well-drained areas. Division can be done in the fall as well as early spring before new growth. Some cultivars will bloom in late spring and again in the fall. Dwarf cultivars are also available. The Orris Root can be dried and used in potpourris and other mixtures needing a lavender scent.
Prefers a sunny well-drained fertile soil. Will tolerate some shade in well-drained areas. Division can be done in the fall as well as early spring before new growth. Some cultivars will bloom in late spring and again in the fall. Dwarf cultivars are also available. The Orris Root can be dried and used in potpourris and other mixtures needing a lavender scent.
