Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica): Violet-Purple Standards with Bronze Edging

Tall Bearded Iris

Overview

Large blossoms, late bloom season. Standards violet-purple with bronze edging. White zonal spot. Striking in the garden. 28–36 inches tall.

Nutritious, well-drained soil, full sun. Low nitrogen fertilizer one month pre- and post-bloom. Trim foliage in fall. Deer and drought tolerant.

Information provided by Schreiner's Iris Gardens.

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