- 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
