High Country Gardens
Repeat The Blues Dwarf Bearded Iris
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking compact, deer-resistant seasonal color.
Bring the serene beauty of twilight to your garden with the 'Repeat The Blues' Dwarf Bearded Iris. This Iris pumila variety offers reliable reblooming, gracing your landscape with harmonious blue hues in early spring and late season. Standing at a compact 14 inches, it's ideal for borders, pathways, or containers, allowing for close enjoyment of its striking blooms. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial is naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a resilient and waterwise choice for any garden.
$8.24
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
/ 3183
#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-65%
Below average
Mature Height
14
/ inches
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting hardy, drought-tolerant landscape additions
- Gardeners seeking color throughout the entire growing season
- Small-space owners looking for low-maintenance border plants
Who should skip it
- Beginner gardeners unfamiliar with specific rhizome planting techniques
- Gardeners in regions with extreme summer heat or drought
- Landscapers prioritizing large, high-impact floral displays
Performance breakdown
Reblooming Reliability
Consistent dual-season flowering provides exceptional value for garden color schemes.
Maintenance Effort
Low water needs and minimal care requirements suit busy gardeners perfectly.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer and rabbit deterrence protects your investment from common wildlife.
Spatial Versatility
Compact stature fits seamlessly into containers, borders, or tight rock gardens.
Pollinator Impact
Actively invites beneficial bees and butterflies to support your local ecosystem.
Climate Adaptability
Broad hardiness range ensures success across most diverse planting zones.
Key Specs
Mature Height
14 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Planting Distance
12-24 inches apart
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Soil Type
Well-Drained Soil, Average Soil, Sandy Soil
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Growth Habit
Perennial
Features
- Reliably reblooms for extended color
- Compact size for borders and containers
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance
- Naturally deer and rabbit resistant
- Attracts beneficial bees and butterflies
- Vibrant blue hues reminiscent of twilight
- Adds striking visual interest
- Suitable for rock gardens
What customers say
Gardeners praise the 'Repeat The Blues' iris for its exceptional quality and reliability. Customers consistently note the vigorous rhizomes upon arrival, ensuring quick establishment and robust growth. This iris reliably produces stunning, saturated blue blooms and often reblooms as promised. Its hardiness and ease of care make it a dependable choice for adding unique color and structure to perennial beds. Reviewers trust this variety for its consistent performance and beautiful results, making it a favorite for many.
Know before you buy
This variety is bred to produce a primary flush of flowers in early spring and a secondary set of blooms in the fall. To encourage the second round of flowers, ensure the plant receives adequate sunlight and consistent moisture during the summer months.
For the best results, space your 'Repeat The Blues' irises 12 to 24 inches apart. This allows for proper air circulation, which is essential for keeping the rhizomes healthy and preventing rot.
Yes, their compact 14-inch height makes them excellent candidates for containers. Ensure your pots have good drainage and use a well-draining potting mix to mimic the sandy or average soil conditions they prefer in the ground.
This variety is hardy in zones 3 through 9, making it highly adaptable to a wide range of temperatures. It is a resilient perennial that can handle cold winters and warm summers as long as the soil remains well-drained.
Once established, this iris is quite drought-tolerant and requires low water. While it needs regular moisture during its first season to develop a strong root system, it prefers to stay on the drier side thereafter.
Yes, the foliage and flowers of this iris are naturally unappealing to deer and rabbits. While no plant is 100% immune to hungry wildlife, this variety is a reliable choice for gardens where these pests are a common concern.
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