May 16, 2012

Bearded Iris Garden Farm

Garden Wednesdays


Bearded Iris , also known as German Iris has fanned, strap-like leaves; stalk flowers composed of upright petals(standards)and lower petals (falls)with tufts of hair; available in almost every color and color combination.
Plant Form or Habit: upright
Plant Type: perennial
Plant Use: beds & borders cut flowers
Propagation: division
Light Requirement: high medium 

Blooming Period: spring
Height: 1.5 - 2 ' Width: 1 - 2
'
Foliage Texture: medium
Heat Tolerance: high
Water Requirements: medium low 


Bearded Iris are one of my absolutely favorite flowers of all time.  I have several different colors in my garden.  I was also able to go to a wonderful Bearded Iris Garden Farm last week and here are some pics from there:





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