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Iris germanica
Bearded Iris
Notes
Uses: A hardy flowering rhizomus perennial. Mass plant in borders, verges, nature strips and roundabouts for a showy display in Spring.
A huge variety of colours available.
Height
0.4
-
1
m
Spread
0.5
-
0.1
m
Position
Full Sun
Family
Iridaceae
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Origin
Mediterranean
Habit
Clumping
Landscape
Plains, Footslopes, Hills
Soil Texture
Loam, Sand
pH
Neutral
Tolerates
Drought, Moderate frost
Supplementary Watering
Minimal
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Type
Open-petalled
Purpose
Habitat, Ornamental
Form
Strap-leaved