Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
Family: Iridaceae
Bearded Iris grows in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Bearded Iris
Bearded Iris growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bearded Iris as Usually propagated by rhizome division, with planting or establishment depth listed as Plant rhizomes shallowly with tops near soil surface. Days to maturity are listed as Often flowers the season after establishment.
Plant Overview
Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is listed in the Iridaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial rhizome life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0252
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial rhizome
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Bearded Iris is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated by rhizome division. Planting-depth guidance: Plant rhizomes shallowly with tops near soil surface. Maturity guidance: Often flowers the season after establishment. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated by rhizome division
- Seed depth
- Plant rhizomes shallowly with tops near soil surface
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Often flowers the season after establishment
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Rhizomes and foliage can be toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.