Bearded Iris

Bearded Iris Care

Iris Germanica

What is the plant

Iris × germanica is the accepted name for a species of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae commonly known as the bearded iris or the German bearded iris. Iris × germanica grows up to 120 cm (47 in) high and 30 cm (12 in) wide. The roots can go up to 10 cm (3.9 in) deep and it is a rhizomatous perennial that blooms mid to late spring. Hundreds of hybrids exist representing nearly every colour from jet black to sparkling whites, except bright scarlet.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

12°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

max 9a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Reblooming Iris should be watered during the summer, while Spring-flowering Iris will tolerate drought. Once established, Bearded Irises do not require regular watering. Be sure to keep your garden free of weeds and other debris to give your Iris as much sun as possible.
Soil
Bearded Iris prefer to be planted in well-drained soil. To improve drainage, they can be planted on a slope or in a raised bed.
Temperature
Bearded Irises are easy to grow and hardy in temperatures ranging from +35C/-20C.

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Container
Iris can be successfully grown in containers. A 6" to 8" pot will work for Dwarf Iris; a 12" pot will work for Tall Bearded Iris. Make sure your pot has good drainage. For soil, we recommend 45% fir bark, 20% pumice, and 35% peat moss.
Additional
Iris toxicity is generally mild in humans, but in pets and cattle, it can cause serious illness and death. Symptoms of iris poisoning in pets vary in severity depending on amount of exposure and which part of the plant was ingested.
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