His Royal Highness Bearded Iris is a reblooming semi-evergreen perennial with upward fanning sword-like foliage. Sturdy central stalks sport fragrant ruffled royal purple flowers with and grey-purple beards from mid spring into summer, and again in late summer. Prefers partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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southern Europe, and Mediterranean
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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1' - 1.5'
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly, then occasionally once established. Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering. Some major issues can be soft root, crown rot, and leaf spot. Watch for molting and remove any affected leaves. Avoid overcrowding and too much shade to lessen the chance of these issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Joe Pye Weed, Coral Bells, Sedge
IMAGES: Historical bearded irises, Blooming today on the Winter Solstice is His Royal Highness
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
