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Border Bearded Iris

Iris Germanica

Huge yellow beards on black purple, cup- shaped falls. Dark purple standards are only a shade lighter. Sweet fragrance.

CarePrefers nutritious, well-drained soil, full sun. Low Nitrogen fertilizer one month prior to bloom and one month post-bloom. Trim foliage in the Fall. Information provided by Schreiner’s Iris Gardens.

  • Genus : Iris
  • Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
  • Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Tolerance : Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
  • Light : Full Sun
  • Foliage Color : Green
  • Plant Type : Perennials
  • Moisture : Well-drained soil

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