Bearded Iris Bloom Time

(Iris germanica) 'Brilliant Idea' Bearded Iris is a linen-white flower with rich, bright-blue edging along its lower petals, set against deep yellow-orange beards. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.

(Iris germanica) The epitome of cheerfulness, 'Tour de France' Bearded Iris' bright yellow and white blooms are sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 'Sea of Love' Reblooming Bearded Iris has icy lavender-blue petals with a contrasting pale yellow beard. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of...

(Iris germanica) With purple falls and yellow standards, 'Dawn Eternal' Bearded Iris is a beautiful addition to any sunny garden. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage.

Soothing, yet elegant, this flower is in motion with the lightest breeze. (Iris germanica) ‘Mother Earth' Reblooming Bearded Iris harmonizes in pastel pinks and lavenders with cloud-like white ruffled petals floating above and buttercup yellow beards.

Standing tall at up to 36", the pure azure blooms are a mid-season garden stand-out. (Iris germanica) Like a piece of pure blue sky fallen to your garden, ‘Astro Blue' Bearded Iris brings wake-up color to your flower bed.

‘All About Spring' Bearded Iris shimmers with subtle lavender petals, edged in a buttery yellow. An easy-care favorite! (Iris germanica) With huge 7 ½" blooms it's a garden star! Blooming in mid-to-late spring, its sweet fragrance and delicate colors...

Lots of small rosy-orchid colored blooms with tangerine-orange beards infuse the garden with cheerful color. (Iris germanica) A wee lass in the Bearded Iris world, ‘Wild Irish Rose', will brighten up a corner and mix well with other late spring blooming...

(Iris germanica) 'Sea Power' Bearded Iris' unique burst of ruffling blooms resemble foamy ocean-blue waves or swaying sea coral in action! The gorgeous, deep-blue flowers are noted to be the most sumptuously-ruffled of any blue bearded iris.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 'Violet Turner' Reblooming Bearded Iris boasts lavender standard petals and deep-purple falls that are edged in a lighter violet.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 'Edith Wolford' Bearded Iris is a beautiful bi-color combination of pastel yellow and purple. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 'Silken Trim' Bearded Iris is unbelievably beautiful with violet and red merlot-colored ruffled falls. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it...

Sometimes it's the quiet flowers that get the attention. Its luscious chocolate coloring with a golden center changes to golden yellow a few days later, creating a beautiful duo of color in one flower! Tall and sturdy, with big blooms, this is a must-have...

(Iris germanica) 'Frimousse' Bearded Iris, originally from France, illuminates the mid-summer garden with peach-colored blooms, wide raspberry-pink falls, and rust-orange beards. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's...

Warm and luscious, ‘Full of Magic' Bearded Iris conjures a rich palette of peachy pink standards (upright petals), cascading into veined deep rose falls (downward petals). A real garden stand-out! (Iris germanica)

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 'Red Hawk' Bearded Iris blooms a gorgeous red with elegant ruffles on the edges. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil...

Elegant and showy, they stand tall – a perfect backdrop for other colorful flowers or greenery. (Iris germanica) ‘Final Episode's' Reblooming Bearded Iris lemon yellow standards (upright petals) flutter gaily over violet-purple falls (downward petals),...

A study in contrasts, ‘Swept Off My Feet' Reblooming Bearded Iris draws the eye to feast upon a pure white petal edged and topped off by deep purples and violets. Blooms in June and again in fall, it's a critter resistant favorite! (Iris germanica)

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 'Magical Encounter' Reblooming Bearded Iris has blush pink petals and bright coral-pink beards. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing...

Golden-yellow standard petals contrast wonderfully with magenta and yellow streaked falls. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Ruffled petals abound as the bright gold standards (upright petals) harmonize with the violet-rose petals edged in a gilt golden band. (Iris germanica) Soft hues of golden yellow, plum and rose are highlights of ‘In Living Color' Bearded Iris.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Lavishly ruffled, 'Silverado' Bearded Iris produces silvery-lavender, long-lasting blooms. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. Pretty in pastels, 'Discovered Treasure' Bearded Iris is a beauty. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. The fabulous 'I'm Back' Reblooming Bearded Iris adds drama to the garden with light-purple petals, near-black falls and deep-gold beards.

Don't want to decide between all of our different shades of blue Bearded Irises? Purples, blues and whites mix together in harmony. This mix has a fantastic spread of color and heights to add dimension and color to your garden.

Some other ruffly ones were nearly black. One need not have an iris plan each year; two or three years' time without an iris plan is just fine. I remember having irises out front that were quite ruffly (I think it was around 1998) in a pale blue shade.