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Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris

Bearded irises are a popular group of irises known for their striking flowers and lush foliage. They are native to Europe but are now cultivated and enjoyed all around the world. Bearded iris flowers are so called because they have a fuzzy or "bearded" patch on their falls, which is often a contrasting color to the rest of the flower.

These iris flowers were first cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used them in medicinal remedies and perfumes. Today, there are over 50,000 registered cultivars with a wide range of colors and patterns.

Bearded iris comes in a wide range of colors, including shades of blue, purple, pink, red, yellow, and white. Some iris flowers even have multiple colors on a single bloom, creating a striking and unique effect. They typically bloom in late spring to early summer, and their flowers can last for up to two weeks.

Bearded iris is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, making it a great choice for gardeners of all levels. It prefers well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight but can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. 

Another notable feature is the foliage. The leaves are long and sword-shaped and can range in color from deep green to silvery gray. Some irises also have variegated foliage, adding even more interest to the plant.

Bearded iris is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It is often planted in large groups or drifts, creating a stunning mass of color in the garden. It can also be used as accent plants or planted in containers for a pop of color on a patio or balcony. Bearded irises are often used in floral arrangements and are popular cut flowers.

Bearded iris flowers have been featured in many works of art, including paintings by Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet.

Overall, bearded irises are a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden. With their striking flowers, lush foliage, and easy care requirements, it's no wonder they are a popular choice among gardeners around the world.

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Bearded Irises

Punch up your garden with color! The showiest members of the genus 'Iris', Bearded Irises (Iris germanica) should have a place in any garden. While there are thousands of cultivars, all bear flowers with 6 petals: 3 upright petals (standards) and 3 dropping petals (falls) displaying a fuzzy line or beard in their center, guiding insects towards the pollen.

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Iris 'About Town' (Bearded Iris)

Ravishingly beautiful, Iris 'About Town' is a sumptuous Tall Bearded Iris ruffled and laced to perfection. The sumptuous flowers feature silvery mauve to silvery lilac standards sitting on a wine-red violet skirt delicately edged with a lilac ribbon

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Iris 'Above The Clouds' (Bearded Iris)

Long blooming season! Iris 'Above The Clouds' is a vigorous and striking Tall Bearded Iris with heavily ruffled sky blue standards and broad falls contrasting with the delicate creamy-yellow beards.

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Iris 'Absolute Crush' (Bearded Iris)

Well named, the onlooker is challenged not to have a crush on this beauty! Iris 'Absolute Crush' is ravishingly beautiful with its delicately ruffled, powder puff standards, slightly brushed with creamy yellow, and elegantly sitting atop pale jacaranda falls which contrast with the tangerine beard. Profuse bloomer with 3 double-socketed branches, this late bloomer will close the iris show with a stellar performance.

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Iris 'Absolute Treasure' (Bearded Iris)

Noted for its tall stature and sweet fragrance, award-winner Iris 'Absolute Treasure' is a very impressive bearded iris with heavily ruffled sky blue standards floating above slightly paler falls and pleasantly contrasting with the white beard white, tipped gold. A definite diva in the spring garden. 42 inches tall (105 cm).

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Iris 'Acapulco Gold' (Bearded Iris)

With brilliant golden yellow, ruffled flowers, and an abundant flowering ability, award-winning Iris 'Acapulco Gold' is a very attractive German Iris that creates a stunning effect in the garden.

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Iris 'Anything Goes' (Bearded Iris)

A splendid addition to the spring border, award-winning Iris 'Anything Goes' stands out with its rosy pink standards, deeper rose falls superbly veined from their throat 2/3 way down, and conspicuous bright tangerine beards.

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Iris 'Autumn Circus' (Reblooming Bearded Iris)

Reblooming Iris 'Autumn Circus' is a classy Tall Bearded Iris with beautifully ruffled and flared white standards, elegantly veined with blue-violet, a coloration which intensifies gradually toward their edges. Its white falls exhibit blue-violet lines radiating from its white beard and plicata edges.

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Iris 'Autumn Tryst' (Reblooming Bearded Iris)

Putting on two fabulous shows in spring and early fall, Iris 'Autumn Tryst' is an incredibly beautiful and distinctive iris with white blossoms, attractively overlaid with rosy lavender at their edges and exhibiting a delicate pale yellow beard.

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Iris 'Before The Storm' (Bearded Iris)

Regarded as one of the blackest irises available, multiple award-winning Iris 'Before The Storm' is a mesmerizing dark beauty that has been incredibly popular since its introduction in 1989. Adding elegance and poise to the garden, its moderately sized black flowers feature extremely flaring falls.

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Iris 'Belgian Princess' (Bearded Iris)

Sweetly fragrant and a veritable standout in the spring garden, award-winner Iris 'Belgian Princess' is a striking midseason bearded iris with large heavily ruffled blooms. This beauty features a fabulous mix of soft lavender standards delicately blue infused at their tips coupled with creamy-white falls with a hint of light buff-pink, both contrasting against the bright tangerine beards.

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Iris 'Best Bet' (Reblooming Bearded Iris)

Very floriferous, award-winner Iris 'Best Bet' is a remarkable reblooming iris with richly colored blossoms that create drama in the spring garden.

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Iris 'Better Than Butter' (Bearded Iris)

Noted for its fragrance and beauty, Iris 'Better Than Butter' beams in the spring garden throughout the bloom season. This lovely Tall Bearded Iris features ruffled silky white standards elegantly, trimmed in glittering golden yellow, sitting on buttery yellow falls, and conspicuous tangerine beards. Rich with a musky fragrance, 'Better Than Better' is quite floriferous and produces up to 8-9 buds per stem for a long-lasting floral display that can last up to 4 weeks.

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Iris 'Beverly Sills' (Bearded Iris)

Award-winning Iris 'Beverly Sills' is one of the most popular Tall Bearded Irises and this is well deserved. How not to resist the wide and perfectly formed flowers with their lacy, coral pink petals and tangerine beard? Fast grower and heavy bloomer, 'Beverly Sills' grows up to 3 feet tall (90 cm) and will capture your heart. It is unsurpassed for a pink iris in form, color, performance, and all-around beauty.

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Iris 'Black Gamecock' (Louisiana Iris)

Incredibly vigorous, award-winning Iris 'Black Gamecock' (Louisiana Iris) is quite striking with its huge, velvety deep purple flowers, 4-6 in. across (10-15 cm), adorned with delicate gold highlights on each petal. Blooming between late spring and mid-summer (depending on the region), this southern native will multiply quickly if sited properly in consistently moist to boggy soil or even shallow water.

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