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Iris
Bearded Iris Culture: German Iris needs a location with at least 6 hours of direct sun for best bloom. They are tolerant of most soil types as long as it is well drained and not too compacted. When planting, loosen the soil 8-12” deep and add generous amounts of bone meal or any form of phosphorous. Make sure 25-50% of the rhizome is above the soil level. In early spring, one application of slow release fertilizer is all that is needed to keep them going all season. German iris tolerate drought, although it is recommended they get supplemental water when needed to keep the foliage looking it’s best. Varieties labeled re-bloomer may send out sparse fall flowers if they are well cared for. When they get crowded every 3-5 years they should be lifted in August and thinned out for best blooming performance. Please note the bloom seasons are noted after the heights, this is to aid in producing an iris plot with extended seasonal interest.
JAPANESE, SIBERIAN, LOUISIANA CULTURE : These Irises all are at their best in moist, rich acidic soil abundant in humus.These tend to be much less maintenance than german iris although they do love their water. Louisiana irises can grow in water year round; The Japanese Irises tolerate shallow water in summer only while Siberian Iris can take considerable dryness upon establishment, although blooming may suffer. The Siberian Irises are also valued for their nice vertical foliage when not in bloom.
JAPANESE, SIBERIAN, LOUISIANA CULTURE : These Irises all are at their best in moist, rich acidic soil abundant in humus.These tend to be much less maintenance than german iris although they do love their water. Louisiana irises can grow in water year round; The Japanese Irises tolerate shallow water in summer only while Siberian Iris can take considerable dryness upon establishment, although blooming may suffer. The Siberian Irises are also valued for their nice vertical foliage when not in bloom.
German or Bearded Iris - Iris germanica
Before the Storm $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Late Season / Slightly fragrant deep purple, near-black blooms with long flaring falls. Considered the best black.
Bernice’s Legacy New $8.99 / 32” tall / Early-Mid Season / Dusky cinnamon-red with some yellow/orange blending near the base of the petals. A vigorous rebloomer.
Earl of Essex $8.99 / 35” tall / Early Season / Pale violet standards with pure white falls that are edged with a deeper violet stippling. A strong rebloomer.
Edith Wolford $8.99 / 35” tall / Mid-Season / Bicolor, heavily ruffled blooms of good size, cream standards with lavender-blue falls. Dykes award winner.
Feed Back $8.99 / 36” tall / Early-Mid Season / A strong rebloomer with large flared violet-blue blooms on well-branched stems. Sweetly fragrant.
Harvest of Memories $8.99 / 38” tall / Mid-Season / Bright yellow good-sized blooms have a slight, sweet fragrance. Known to be a reliable rebloomer.
His Royal Highness New $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid Season / Ruffled blooms of solid royal purple. Reblooms in the fall.
Immortality $8.99 / 32” tall / Mid-Season / Vigorous plants with fragrant pure white ruffled blooms, yellow beards. The most likely for fall rebloom.
On Edge $8.99 / 36” tall / Early-Mid Season / Unusual coloring with large lavender-blue standards that are stiched with white, and with wavy white falls that are edges in deep purple.
Ruby Mine $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Late Season / Fragrant, non-fading blooms of cranberry red standards, with plum-colored standards. Yellow beards.
Sunset Sky $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Season / Tricolored blooms with bright gold standards, the falls are a contrasting concord-rose with narrow copper-orange edging. Fragrant.
Superstition $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Season / Large, broad petaled blooms of dark grape and near black falls. Many flowers are produced on one stem.
Variegata (pallida) $9.99 / 34” tall / Early Season / Dependable lavender-blue flowers with a sweet fragrance. Creamy-yellow stripes run the length of the leaf blade providing prolonged interest.
Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) – Louisiana Iris (Iris x) - Siberian Iris (Iris siberica)
Black Gamecock $9.99 / Louisiana / 24” tall / Huge 4-6” flowers open flat to display velvety near black blooms with narrow gold signals. Blooms Early-mid summer. Pots sold in the aquatic section.
Caesar’s Brother $7.99 / Siberian / 36-42” tall / Numerous rich purple blooms with a white blaze and black veining. Nice vertical foliage. Blooms in early summer after the tall bearded iris.
Dance & Sing $7.99 / Siberian / 32” tall / Relatively large 3˝” blooms with butter yellow falls and upright creamy white standards. Provides a nice contrast when planted with ‘Caesar’s Brother’ or other violet hues.
How Audacious New $8.99 / Siberian / 30” tall / Stunning violet blooms of violet-grape with a yellow and white splotch in the center of each fall. Narrow green foliage.
Lion King $9.99 / Japanese / 36-48” tall / Huge, 7-8” double blooms of grape-fuschia with white striations. Blooms later than all others mentioned here and needs rich, moist acidic soil to thrive.
Pink Parfait $7.99 / Siberian / 28” tall / 6- 7” double blooms of lavender-pink resemble a rose more than an Iris. The eges of each petal are lighter than the center.
Before the Storm $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Late Season / Slightly fragrant deep purple, near-black blooms with long flaring falls. Considered the best black.
Bernice’s Legacy New $8.99 / 32” tall / Early-Mid Season / Dusky cinnamon-red with some yellow/orange blending near the base of the petals. A vigorous rebloomer.
Earl of Essex $8.99 / 35” tall / Early Season / Pale violet standards with pure white falls that are edged with a deeper violet stippling. A strong rebloomer.
Edith Wolford $8.99 / 35” tall / Mid-Season / Bicolor, heavily ruffled blooms of good size, cream standards with lavender-blue falls. Dykes award winner.
Feed Back $8.99 / 36” tall / Early-Mid Season / A strong rebloomer with large flared violet-blue blooms on well-branched stems. Sweetly fragrant.
Harvest of Memories $8.99 / 38” tall / Mid-Season / Bright yellow good-sized blooms have a slight, sweet fragrance. Known to be a reliable rebloomer.
His Royal Highness New $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid Season / Ruffled blooms of solid royal purple. Reblooms in the fall.
Immortality $8.99 / 32” tall / Mid-Season / Vigorous plants with fragrant pure white ruffled blooms, yellow beards. The most likely for fall rebloom.
On Edge $8.99 / 36” tall / Early-Mid Season / Unusual coloring with large lavender-blue standards that are stiched with white, and with wavy white falls that are edges in deep purple.
Ruby Mine $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Late Season / Fragrant, non-fading blooms of cranberry red standards, with plum-colored standards. Yellow beards.
Sunset Sky $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Season / Tricolored blooms with bright gold standards, the falls are a contrasting concord-rose with narrow copper-orange edging. Fragrant.
Superstition $8.99 / 36” tall / Mid-Season / Large, broad petaled blooms of dark grape and near black falls. Many flowers are produced on one stem.
Variegata (pallida) $9.99 / 34” tall / Early Season / Dependable lavender-blue flowers with a sweet fragrance. Creamy-yellow stripes run the length of the leaf blade providing prolonged interest.
Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) – Louisiana Iris (Iris x) - Siberian Iris (Iris siberica)
Black Gamecock $9.99 / Louisiana / 24” tall / Huge 4-6” flowers open flat to display velvety near black blooms with narrow gold signals. Blooms Early-mid summer. Pots sold in the aquatic section.
Caesar’s Brother $7.99 / Siberian / 36-42” tall / Numerous rich purple blooms with a white blaze and black veining. Nice vertical foliage. Blooms in early summer after the tall bearded iris.
Dance & Sing $7.99 / Siberian / 32” tall / Relatively large 3˝” blooms with butter yellow falls and upright creamy white standards. Provides a nice contrast when planted with ‘Caesar’s Brother’ or other violet hues.
How Audacious New $8.99 / Siberian / 30” tall / Stunning violet blooms of violet-grape with a yellow and white splotch in the center of each fall. Narrow green foliage.
Lion King $9.99 / Japanese / 36-48” tall / Huge, 7-8” double blooms of grape-fuschia with white striations. Blooms later than all others mentioned here and needs rich, moist acidic soil to thrive.
Pink Parfait $7.99 / Siberian / 28” tall / 6- 7” double blooms of lavender-pink resemble a rose more than an Iris. The eges of each petal are lighter than the center.