In Mike's garden
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Irises
Iris
Bed W4 In Mike's garden
Rhizomatous or bulbous perennials with sword-like foliage and showy late-spring/early-summer flowers. Bearded iris need rhizomes near the surface and good drainage.
This planting · Bed W4
In this garden
| Bloom timing | Showy flowers in late spring to early summer. |
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
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Plants
About irises
General information about the species — not specific to this planting.
At a glance
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
low
Mature size
1-3 ft × 1-2 ft
Bloom
Showy flowers in late spring to early summer.
Pruning
Deadhead spent stalks; trim foliage in fall. Plant bearded-iris rhizomes shallow (tops exposed). Divide clumps every 3-4 years after bloom.