botanical nameIris x germanica This is the commonly accepted botanical name for all irises in the bearded category and it contains all the subgroups (dwarf, miniature, tall, intermediate, etc.). German irises prefer full sun, are hardy in zones 3-10. Theseperennials bloom in early to mid-sp...
botanical name Iris germanica ‘Dangerous Liason’ plant type rhizome, perennial sun requirements Full sun height 2-3 feet hardiness zones 3-9 Contrast is everything on this well-known German iris cultivar. Its standards are large and upright, with stiff ruffling and a soft lavender hue...
The tallbearded irises,Iris germanica,come in many flamboyant colors. They are generally planted in the fall. Rebloomers (remontant) varieties include: ‘Immortality’: fragrant white flowers that appear in early summer and again in late summer; hardy to Zone 4 ‘Feed Back’: fragrant dark pur...
Scientific NameIris x germanica FamilyIridaceae HeightUp to 30 inches tall, spreading year after year LightFull sun to partial shade Water1 inch per week SoilFor soil, 45% fir bark, 20% pumice, and 35% peat moss. Pests and DiseasesIris borer, verbena bud moth, whiteflies, iris weevil, ...