Iris Versicolor

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. 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. 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.

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. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome.

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. 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.

Plant in a garden that allows space to grow and plenty of 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 angle from the foliage.

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

With a bright tangerine beard, it's a cheery garden staple. Blooms in June and again in fall, it's a critter resistant favorite! (Iris germanica) A study in contrasts, ‘Swept Off My Feet' Reblooming Bearded Iris draws the eye to feast upon a pure white...

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. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome.

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. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous...

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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome.

‘Downtown Brown' Bearded Iris almost takes our breath away with its unusual earthy coloration. 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...

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. 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.

Tall in stature and blooming in mid-season, its warm colors and strap-like foliage look great alongside ornamental grasses and other summer bloomers. A real garden stand-out! (Iris germanica)

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. Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome.

‘Final Episode's' Reblooming Bearded Iris lemon yellow standards (upright petals) flutter gaily over violet-purple falls (downward petals), glazed with a burgundy finish. (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. (Iris germanica) Standing tall at up to 36", the pure azure blooms are a mid-season garden stand-out.

With huge 7 ½" blooms it's a garden star! Blooming in mid-to-late spring, its sweet fragrance and delicate colors make it a great backdrop or a focal point on its own. An easy-care favorite! (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 perennials. (Iris germanica) Lots of small rosy-orchid colored blooms with tangerine-orange beards infuse the garden with...

Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. 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.

Wear gloves when dividing the rhizomes. Propagate by division after bloom. Petals and sepals spread out flat making it an attractive place for feeding by hummingbirds. Falls (sepals) have a central yellow blotch surrounded by a white zone.

I have been successful. They will not flower like this.There are irises all over my yard that are living in compromised conditions. That became years.And these sun-starved fellows (pictured on the left) were planted in the corner of what was once a sunny...