Iris
Description
Iris are hard perennials that come in an incredible array of colors.There are a few types of Iris, including:
- Dwarf
- Bearded
- Japanese
- Siberian
- Reblooming
Bearded Iris - The most visually stunning Iris, and easiest to grow, are the Bearded Iris which feature 3 upright petals (called standards) and 3 petals that hang down (called falls). In many varieties of Bearded Iris, the standards and the falls are different colors, which is what make bearded Iris stand out in such a dramatic fashion. The 'beard' name comes from the the fuzzy line that runs down the middle of the falls. These do need full sun, or only a small bit of shade, to thrive. They can handle both extreme cold as well as drought conditions.
Japanese Iris - A beautiful iris that needs wet soils and will even take a few inches of water over the crown. Can be used in a wet area of your garden or even as a pond plant. If used as a pond plant keep in mind that you will need to remove it from the water to successfully over winter it. Plant your Japanese iris in the ground through the winter, in an area that will not retain a lot of water, and mulch it in to await the spring thaw. In the pond, we recommend planting it in a aquatic pot for easy removal. Colors range from deep purple to blue, to pink with veins, splashes and speckles of a multitude of color, to the purest of whites. 18'' - 36'' tall and wide. Full sun.
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun Full Shade
- Soil Type
- Any
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Bloom Colors
- Black Blue Cream Green Lavender Lime Green Maroon Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Multicolor
- Foliage Colors
- Dark Green