Top Rated Bearded Irises For Your Garden
Bearded Irises, Tall Bearded Irises, Iris Bloom Times, Award-Winning Irises
Bearded Irises are magnificent perennials that deserve a place in any garden. Available in a veritable rainbow of colors, they reward us with breathtaking colors from early spring through high summer, and sometimes again in the fall! Easy to grow, they require little maintenance, multiply readily, are deer or rabbit resistant, and quite drought tolerant once established.
The rainbow of available Iris varieties grows year after year with the regular introduction of new iris cultivars. When it comes to selecting the perfect Bearded Iris for your spring garden, the task may become daunting as there are thousands and thousands (!!!) of Bearded Iris cultivars available to choose from. A good start in your selection process would be to review those which gain the favors, year after year of iris lovers.
The American Iris Society conducts annual popularity polls of Tall Bearded Irises and then rank the top 100 Tall Bearded iris.
Here is a list of the most favored bearded irises. If they won the heart of hundreds of iris enthusiasts, maybe they will win yours!
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 10
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 10
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |