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Iris germanica (Bearded Iris)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 43207



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Species: Iris germanica
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Fragrant
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Spear-shaped
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Blue
  • Lilac
  • Purple
  • Violet
  • White
  • Cream
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Prone to iris borer edit | delete
  • Leaves are 'Sword shape' edit | delete
  • Repeat bloomers - bloom again in late summer/early fall edit | delete
  • They come in Spring blooming, Repeat blooming and 5 different heights edit | delete
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toni (36069)
  Cayuga Morning (1356)
  Jesús (3)


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