Iris Japonica Variegata

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 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...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 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...

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. These large ruffled flowers bloom in late spring and again in early to mid fall. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 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...

What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface.

‘Mother Earth' Reblooming Bearded Iris harmonizes in pastel pinks and lavenders with cloud-like white ruffled petals floating above and buttercup yellow beards. Blooms twice, in spring and fall, it's an easy-care garden standout.

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)

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. 'Magical Encounter' doesn't fade in the sunlight and is deer and rabbit resistant. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.

Soft hues of golden yellow, plum and rose are highlights of ‘In Living Color' Bearded Iris. Flowering in mid-spring, ‘In Living Color' has a lovely musky fragrance and is prolific and drought tolerant.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Once matured, 'Silverado' has tall, sturdy stems that each produce 8-9 buds. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. With extra ruffles, this iris boast petals in tones of lavender, pink and peach. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. The contrast of the crisp lavender standards and velvety dark purple falls brings great color and texture to the sunny garden.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. The contrasting apricot orange beard adds the perfect finishing detail. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. Its yellow standards flow into the pale-purple falls effortlessly. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. It's hard to resist the allure of its large vibrant flowers! Easy to grow and deer resistant. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

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...

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 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...

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)

Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. This easy-to-grow bearded iris blooms late in the season and is deer resistant. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.

‘Final Episode's' Reblooming Bearded Iris lemon yellow standards (upright petals) flutter gaily over violet-purple falls (downward petals), glazed with a burgundy finish. Mid-spring blooms are followed by another late summer bloom for two rounds of...

Like a piece of pure blue sky fallen to your garden, ‘Astro Blue' Bearded Iris brings wake-up color to your flower bed. With softly ruffled 4" flowers on gracefully arched stems, this hardy Iris will give years of easy-care pleasure.

‘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...

A wee lass in the Bearded Iris world, ‘Wild Irish Rose', will brighten up a corner and mix well with other late spring blooming perennials. Deer resistant, it's a pollinator favorite.

Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed. 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...

I am not attempting to persuade anyone to plant irises; the iris's charm speaks for itself. I could come up with more photos of bloom-less irises, but I think I have made my point.As you can see, I have deposited my beloved irises here and there all about...

Autumn Circus Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Autumn Circus') is one of those that every iris lover has, or wants to have, in the garden. Not “just another white and blue iris”, Autumn Circus is white with elegant violet-blue veins that look as if they...