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Iris reticulata, Harmony
Prices start at : 9.99 USD / 15 Bulbs

Iris reticulata is cold hardy and easy to naturalize. Harmony is a small, extremely early flowering fragrant iris. They are the perfect companion for crocus and galanthus in wooded areas, on the lawn or along the border of the flower bed.
  • Spread: 4-6 inches
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders
  • Height: 6-8 inches
  • Planting Time: Fall
  • Genus: Iris
  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Sun
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Iris Dutch, Lion King
Prices start at : 9.99 USD / 15 Bulbs

They make nice cut flowers for Mother's Day, that last long in the vase. Exotic color contrast that is different than the usual blue and yellow. Easy to establish as perennial plants they are often used in mail-box gardens and borders.
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Resistant To: Deer
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders, Cut Flowers
  • Height: 12-18 inches
  • Genus: Iris
  • Zone: 6-9
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Iris, Katherine Hodgkin
Prices start at : 9.99 USD / 15 Bulbs

Plants are dwarf and extremely hardy, very early to bloom and display their colors in overcast skies and in freezing rain. Also called Orchid Iris, this variety is cross between the blue Iris histroides and yellow Iris winnogradowii.
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders, Container, Cut Flowers
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Genus: Iris
  • Height: 6-8 inches
  • Bloom Season: Spring
  • Spread: 4-6 inches
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Iris, Matinata
Prices start at : 16.99 USD / 3 Bare Root Plants

This re-blooming bearded iris has glorious, velvety dark purple-blue flowers that go well with all other colors in the garden (and bouquets!), and is especially effective contrasted with oranges and yellows.
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Spread: 8-12 inches
  • Height: 30-36 inches
  • Planting Time: Fall, Spring
  • Zone: 3-9
  • Resistant To: Cold
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Iris histroides, Lady Beatrix Stanley
Prices start at : 12.99 USD / 8041 -15 Bulbs

Bulb size: 6 cm. They are the perfect companion for crocus and galanthus in wooded areas, on the lawn or along the border of the flower bed. Early blooming, miniature Iris histroides is fragrant, cold hardy and easy to naturalize.

4-6 inches

    • Bloom Season: Spring
    • Genus: Iris
    • Height: 4-6 inches
    • Planting Time: Fall
    • Spread: 4-6 inches
    • Zone: 6-9
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Iris, Sea Double
    Prices start at : 16.99 USD / 3 Bare Root Plants

    The pretty, light sea-blue flowers of ‘Sea Double' have just a glint of gold in the center. An awesome addition to bouquets! This re-blooming bearded iris is an essential addition to perennial gardens, providing verticality with its grass-like leaves,...
    • Sun: Full Sun
    • Height: 30-36 inches
    • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders, Cut Flowers
    • Zone: 3-9
    • Spread: 8-12 inches
    • Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Iris, Peacock Butterfly Pennywhistletm
    Prices start at : 16.99 USD / 3 Bare Root Plants

    Like a watercolor painting, this Siberian iris is a study in pure tranquility, with its violet petals gently graced with touches of gold, yellow and cream. Easy to grow and care for, iris is a staple of perennial gardens, providing verticality with its...
    • Life Cycle: Perennial
    • Resistant To: Cold
    • Spread: 8-12 inches
    • Height: 28-32 inches
    • Zone: 3-9
    • Sun: Full Sun
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Iris, Peacock Butterfly Painted Womantm
    Prices start at : 16.99 USD / 3 Bare Root Plants

    Pick some to add pizzazz to bouquets! Easy to grow and care for, iris is a staple of perennial gardens, providing verticality with its grass-like leaves even when not in bloom. Rich shades of red-rose intermingle with gold, against pearl-colored upright...
    • Spread: 8-12 inches
    • Resistant To: Cold
    • Life Cycle: Perennial
    • Sun: Full Sun
    • Height: 20-24 inches
    • Zone: 3-9
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Speed Limit Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) This bearded iris blooms early in the season and will rebloom again in late summer or early fall. 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...
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Speed Limit
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Mature Height: 36-40" tall
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Harvest of Memories Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / 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. Deer and rabbit resistant.
    •  Fragrant
    •  Full Sun
    •  Easy to Grow
    •  Multiple Blooms / Harvest
    • Mature Height: 38" tall
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Harvest of Memories
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Raptor Red Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / Rhizome

    A bright yellow beard sets the bloom alight for a memorable garden showstopper. ‘Raptor Red' Bearded Iris brings ooh-la-la red hot chile splendor to your flower bed with. Early-to-mid-season, deer resistant blooms.
    • Planting Time: Fall
    • Mature Plant Size: 24-36" tall, Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Raptor Red
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Rabbit Resistant: Yes
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Brilliant Idea Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / 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. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.
    •  Deer Resistant
    •  Rabbit Resistant
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Planting Time: Fall
    • Mature Plant Size: 36-40" tall, Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Brilliant Idea
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Tour de France Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / 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. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.
    •  Full Sun
    •  Fragrant
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Planting Depth: Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep.
    • Mature Height: 35" tall
    • Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Sea of Love Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) Sea of Love is easy to grow rabbit and deer resistant. 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.
    •  Fragrant
    •  Easy to Grow
    •  Full Sun
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Flower Color: Purple
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Dawn Eternal Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / 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. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth.
    •  Full Sun
    •  Deer Resistant
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer
    • Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Immortality Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    It's an easy and vigorous grower that produces large-sized blooms. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Immortality
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Flower Color: White
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Mother Earth Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    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.
    •  Full Sun
    •  Rabbit Resistant
    • Planting Time: Fall
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Mother Earth
    • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring and again in early to mid fall
    • Planting Depth: Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Swept Off My Feet Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    Blooms in June and again in fall, it's a critter resistant favorite! (Iris germanica) With a bright tangerine beard, it's a cheery garden staple. A study in contrasts, ‘Swept Off My Feet' Reblooming Bearded Iris draws the eye to feast upon a pure white...
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Mature Plant Size: 32" tall, Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Rabbit Resistant: Yes
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Swept Off My Feet
    • Mature Height: 32" tall
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Magical Encounter Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) Enjoy these intense pink flowers in late spring and again in early to mid fall with 7-14 blooms per stalk. 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...
    •  Deer Resistant
    •  Multiple Blooms / Harvest
    •  Rabbit Resistant
    • Botanical Name: Iris germanica Magical Encounter
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Bloom Time: Late spring and again in early to mid fall
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / 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. Sweetly fragrant, rabbit and deer resistant.
    •  Rabbit Resistant
    •  Easy to Grow
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Mature Height: 29" tall
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    In Living Color Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / Rhizome

    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.
    • Estimated Mature Spread: Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    • Full Sun: Yes
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris In Living Color
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Silverado Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) Easy to combine with most color themes, loves full sun, and is both deer resistant and winter hardy. 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...
    •  Rabbit Resistant
    •  Full Sun
    •  Easy to Grow
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Estimated Mature Spread: Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Discovered Treasure Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) This vigorous grower produces a sweet scent and blooms in the middle of spring. 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.
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Discovered Treasure
    • Mature Plant Size: 36-40" tall, Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Estimated Mature Spread: Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Full Sun: Yes
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    I\'m Back Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) Sweetly fragrant, blooming late spring and again in early to mid fall. 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.
    •  Deer Resistant
    •  Easy to Grow
    • Planting Time: Fall
    • Planting Depth: Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep.
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris I'm Back
    • Mature Plant Size: 36" tall, Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Violet Turner Reblooming Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) Sweetly-fragrant blooms delight twice in one season, once in the late spring and again in early to mid-fall. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at...
    •  Multiple Blooms / Harvest
    •  Fragrant
    •  Deer Resistant
    • Flower Color: Purple
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Edith Wolford Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) This easy-to-grow bearded iris is deer resistant and performs beautifully when planted in full sun. 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...
    • Common Name: Bearded Iris Edith Wolford
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Mature Plant Size: 35" tall, Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
    • Planting Time: Fall
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Mature Height: 35" tall
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Silken Trim Bearded Iris
    Prices start at : 11.98 USD / Rhizome

    (Iris germanica) Complete your sunny courtyard or urban gardens with this truly unique bearded iris; a must-have for the gardener-collector. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root...
    •  Rabbit Resistant
    •  Deer Resistant
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Flower Color: Purple
    • Planting Depth: Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep.
    • Planting Time: Fall
    Vermont
    Shelburne