Perennials – Bearded Iris

Botanical name: Iris germanica

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2-4 ft in height and 1 ft in width

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 4-10

Flower color: yellow, purple, blue, white, pink, orange

Foliage color: green/gray

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: tuber

Landscape use: standalone specimen

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: comes in a rainbow of colors

Watering instructions: allow the first few inches of soil to dry between waterings

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with an all purpose plant food in the early spring once a year

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: clay, loam

Companion plants: poppies, alliums, salvia

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if injested

Invasive species: no