Bearded Iris - Califlora City Lights (Reblooming)
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking reliable, multi-season floral color.
Discover the captivating City Lights Bearded Iris, a reblooming variety celebrated for its gorgeous, fragrant, and ruffled blooms. This easy-care iris displays a deep blue, almost purple hue reminiscent of twilight, accented with white 'lights' and a white beard. Enjoy a spectacular show in early spring, followed by a reliable rebloom each fall. Cultivated under tough conditions on a California family farm, these rhizomes produce hardy, drought-tolerant plants. This award-winning variety offers low maintenance and consistent performance for your garden, bringing vibrant color season after season.
$12.48
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Category Rank
608
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#608 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Includes
39
/ or Iris Rhizomes
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the entire growing season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, water-wise landscaping options
- Collectors looking for unique, visually striking floral forms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in extreme climates expecting consistent repeat blooms
- Beginners struggling with soil drainage or pest management
- Owners of shaded gardens with limited direct sunlight
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Reliable reblooming capability delivers two distinct color shows per year.
Environmental Hardiness
Robust rhizomes thrive across a wide range of climate zones.
Maintenance Effort
Drought-tolerant nature makes this a low-fuss choice for busy gardeners.
Pest Resistance
Foliage naturally deters common garden visitors like deer and rabbits.
Visual Impact
Striking ruffled petals provide high-contrast color for any landscape design.
Planting Versatility
Adapts well to varying light conditions from full sun to shade.
Key Specs
Includes
3 or 9 Iris Rhizomes
Planting Depth
Top of rhizome just beneath soil line
Proximity
8-12 inches apart
Planting Season
Year-round
Bloom Season
Spring and Late Summer to Fall
Sunlight Quantity
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-10; Re-blooms Zones 5-10
Shipping
Ships in 1-2 business days
Features
- Reblooming Bearded Iris variety
- Fragrant, ruffled blue and white petals
- Deer- and rabbit-resistant foliage
- Hardy in zones 3-10
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Award-winning variety
- Tolerates full sun to light shade
What customers say
Customer sentiment centers on the Bearded Iris 'City Lights' exceptional reblooming reliability and its striking visual appeal. Reviewers consistently praise the extended bloom season, noting multiple flower flushes that enhance garden color well beyond typical expectations. The colorway, featuring vibrant gold standards and deep purple falls, is frequently highlighted for its dramatic impact, matching product images perfectly. Customers appreciate receiving healthy, vigorous rhizomes, leading to high initial success. The multi-season performance significantly elevates the perceived value over standard irises. This variety is overwhelmingly recommended by both new and experienced gardeners for its continuous, rewarding display.
Know before you buy
A reblooming iris is capable of flowering twice in a single growing season. The City Lights variety typically puts on a primary show in the spring and a secondary, reliable bloom in the late summer or fall.
Plant the rhizomes shallowly, with the top of the rhizome sitting just beneath the soil line. Covering them too deeply can prevent the plant from blooming properly.
These irises are hardy in zones 3 through 10. While they will grow in all these zones, they are specifically noted to rebloom consistently in zones 5 through 10.
No, the foliage of the City Lights Bearded Iris is naturally resistant to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are common.
For the best performance and bloom production, plant them in a location that receives full sun. They can tolerate light shade, but full sun is preferred for optimal growth.
Space your rhizomes 8 to 12 inches apart. This provides enough room for the plants to establish themselves and allows for proper air circulation as they mature.
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