Tall Bearded Iris 'Wench': Playful Garden Spirit

With a name that suggests mischievous charm, 'Wench' brings a playful spirit to the tall bearded iris collection. Hybridized by Miller and introduced in 1991, this cultivar combines whimsy with genuine garden merit.

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'Wench' grows to a moderate height of 26-32 inches, forming neat clumps. The flowers display a lively color personality—perhaps bright, contrasting, or unusually patterned—that catches the eye and lifts the spirit. Blooming in mid-season, it adds a note of cheerfulness to the iris display.

Standard tall bearded iris care applies: full sun, excellent drainage, rhizomes planted shallowly. Space 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly during active growth. Avoid heavy mulch over rhizomes. Divide every 3-4 years in July-August. 'Wench' proves that a little garden mischief can be a delightful thing.