Bearded Irises are the sun lovers of the Iris family and are so called because of the "fuzzy" little growth that appears just at the top of the falls. The falls are the 3 bottom petals of the flower; the 3 top ones are called standards. All Bearded Iris flowers are made up of these 6 petals. If the flowers are a single colour this is often described as a "Self". Multi-coloured or bi-toned flowers have all sorts of fancy names such as "Amoena" which means white standards and coloured falls or "Plicata" which means that the flowers have dots or lines on the petal edges. Bearded Irises come in all sizes from the very small - Miniature Dwarf Bearded - to the very tall - Tall Bearded - with an in-between group known as Intermediate and Border Bearded. Bearded Irises grow from a rhizome which is actually a swollen stem and this is why they are known botanically as rhizomatous. Irises are named after the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow and with their attractive grey foliage and stunning flowers they are one of the easiest and most rewarding of perennials to grow. Check out our How To tab for growing tips and cultural information.

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16 LISTINGS FOR IRIS BEARDED

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American sweetheart is a tall bearded iris with golden yellow standards, dark ox-blood falls and golden brown beards. It is a vigorous grower. Plant in a sunny spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. What a nice Iris this is with standards in a soft buff shade and complementary falls that are a warm mauve tone. Flowers well and is generally a 'good doer'. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Loves the sun and good drainage. Perennial.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. An award winning Iris that is officially called a Plicata. That means the flower is white washed with tones of grey blue and violet - just lovely. Grey sword like foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. If you like dark moody flowers you will love this beautiful Iris with large, ruffled, lightly fragrant blooms that have falls and standards in red/black with a black 'beard' tipped in bronze. Happy in the sun and well drained soil. Perennial.

Bearded Iris must be planted with the rhizome exposed i.e. do not cover with soil. They like a side dressing of lime around about August and feeding with a well balanced slow release fertilizer in early October. Divide every 3 years for best results.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. A beautiful Iris with standards that are a pale pink-burgundy shade complemented by falls in deep rich burgundy. A lovely combination. Nice grey foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

Standards refers to the 3 upper petals of the flower and falls refers to the three lower petals. The beard is the little cluster of hairs at the top of the falls which is a guide for pollinating insects. No shaving required!

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. Dark violet standards and falls. Beards yellow. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

 

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Tall bearded iris. The compact size of the flowers seems to intensify the sheer blackness of Dark Passion's ebony petals. Enjoy both the dark licorice hue and the bouncy feeling of the gently ruffled petals. Grey sword like foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.

 

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This hauntingly beautiful Iris has slate violet standards and falls with tan orange beards. Each plant produces many stalks and flowers have a pronounced spicy fragrance. Established plants are tolerant of dry conditions, but it really doesn't wet, swampy soils. Plant with the rhizome exposed.

 

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Early midseason bloom. Standards uniform rich methyl violet blue; Falls very light porcelain blue white; blue white beard. Sword like grey foliage that forms a clump. Multiplies well. Loves the sun and good drainage. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. A very pretty fresh yellow Iris that blooms on tall stems in spring and again in late summer. Grey sword like foliage that forms a clump. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

 

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Silvery white standards & falls. Bluish white beards tipped yellow & lavender. Blue horns. Early to late bloom. Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade. Hybridizer, Byers 1985.

Honorable Mention 1989.

 

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This striking iris has deep, blue/black/violet blooms held high on tall stems. Tolerant of dry conditions once established, but intolerant of a swampy environment. Plant in a sunny spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. This very pretty Iris has standards and falls in a vibrant mauve tone. The blooms appear in mid spring and are very fragrant. Happiest in the sun and well drained soil. Plant with the rhizome exposed and divide every 3 years for best results. Perennial.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. Soft apricot standards and falls with just a little hint of white at the base of the falls. A little orange 'beard' also highlights the falls. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Will form a nice clump that flowers in late spring. Perennial.

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. Purple black standards and falls. Gold beards. Bearded Iris are heavy feeders, so plan to fertilise in early spring, and again in late summer. Plants should be divided every 3 to 4 years. Plant with the rhizome exposed. Perennial

 

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Tall Bearded Iris. Tall stems of large, rich purple, ruffled and fragrant blooms will delight in mid spring. They grey sword like foliage combines well with the blooms. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with the rhizome exposed. Perennial.

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