Easy to Grow Bearded Iris Earl of Essex
Enhance your garden with the Easy to Grow Bearded Iris Earl of Essex. These clumping perennials reach an impressive height of 30-36 inches with a spread of 8-12 inches. They showcase unique blooms with white beards and petals edged and streaked with violet-purple, offering a re-blooming display in spring and fall in frost-free climates. Thriving in full sun, they prefer moderate watering during growth and become drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for zones 3-10, these iris rhizomes are shipped dormant and are known for their resilience, being cold-hardy and resistant to deer and rabbits.
$21.47
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
717
/ 3088
#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Plant name
Bearded Iris Germanica
/ Bearded Iris Germanica
Who it's for
- Effortless Gardening
- Stunning Visual Impact
- Resilient and Hardy
Who should skip it
- Specific Sun Needs
- Periodic Maintenance
- Limited Bloom Window
Key Specs
Plant name
Bearded Iris Germanica
Color type
Multicolor
Light needs
Full Sun
USDA hardiness zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant lifecycle
Perennial
Watering frequency
Weekly
Mature height
30-36 inches
Mature spread
8-12 inches
Features
- Reblooming flowers in spring and fall
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Cold hardy and resilient
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Suitable for zones 3-10
- Shipped dormant for easy planting
- Produces hardy, drought-tolerant plants
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Easy to Grow Bearded Iris Earl of Essex for its remarkable ease of cultivation and the exceptional quality of its blooms. Many express delight in how readily these irises establish and flourish, even for novice gardeners, delivering vibrant, beautiful flowers as promised. The reliability of the bulbs to produce stunning results, coupled with the visual appeal of this specific variety, stands out as a primary driver of positive feedback. This product truly delivers on its promise of simple gardening success and aesthetic satisfaction.
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