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Botanical Name: Iris germanica
Common Name: German Bearded Iris
Hardiness: Zone 3 - 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early summer
Flower Colours: Various
Foliage:
Height: 30 - 36 inches
Spread:
Soil Type: Average well drained
Moisture: Dry
Care Level:
Iris germ. Batik

General Description:
The Bearded Iris provides flamboyance to any garden. Large flowers, stately stems and multiple buds are features of this species. Drought resistant.

Care and Maintenance:
Remove withered leaves and keep rhizomes clear so they can breathe and sunbathe to avoid rot. Do NOT overwater. Not particular about soil, but definitley prefers a sunny location. Soggy soils must be avoided.

Uses & Features:
-Rock garden
-Border
-Massing
-Specimen
-Attract butterflies
-Cut flowers
-Fragrant
Varieties Available:
-Batik (purp/wht splashes)
-Champagne Elegance (rebloom wht/ apricot)
-China Dragon(peach)
-Cranberry Ice (berry red)
-Immortality (rebloom pure white)
-Live Music (wht/lavender)
-Wabash (wht/violet)