Garden: Bearded Iris

Photo: Bearded Iris (Rare Treat)

This is a photo of my beautiful iris that I have planted in a container. I wasn't sure what color it was until it bloomed. It sure turned out pretty!

By One.of.a.kind

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RE: Bearded Iris (Rare Treat)

Fabulous. We have a few, but they didn't do a whole lot this year. I think it takes a few years. (06/16/2010)

By Allison5

RE: Bearded Iris (Rare Treat)

Anyone who features an iris gets my attention. My late dad used to raise them, divide bulbs, and share with friends in their church. He also would always have a large variety to put in their yearly "sale", adding funds for church activities. My folks lived on Camano Island, WA., And although they have both gone to be with the Lord, I miss them dearly.

Thanks for showing me a "picture" reminder of their lives. I have lived on the Gulf Coast for over 37 years now, and miss "home" to this day. Now we are looking at oil on our beaches, here in Theodore, AL. (06/23/2010)

By LJF

Photo: Bearded Iris (Rare Treat)

This Bearded Iris is called RARE TREAT.

By Great Granny Vi

Bearded iris, Iris germanica, is a hardy, long-lived perennial that require a minimum of maintenance. The flowers have six petals; three upright petals (called standards) and three hanging petals (called falls). A fuzzy line or beard runs down the middle of each fall. Flowers come in many colors including blue, pink, purple, reddish, white, yellow, and bi-colors. Most bearded iris flower in the spring (April to June depending on cultivar), but some of the new cultivars re-flower in the summer and fall. The second flower display is not as showy as the spring display but last into the fall. Many re-blooming iris are fragrant... Source: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service