Bearded Iris - Califlora Innocent Star (Reblooming)
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking extended seasonal color.
Introduce the reblooming Bearded Iris - Califlora Innocent Star to your garden for extended beauty. This striking variety showcases deep burgundy-wine petals with creamy white accents and a vibrant orange-yellow beard. It's a robust, fragrant, and drought-tolerant plant, offering low maintenance for your garden. Hardy across zones 3-10, it reliably blooms in spring and then again from late summer into fall in zones 5-10, providing captivating color and garden appeal.
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Price vs Category Average
-41%
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Includes
39
/ or Iris Rhizomes
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting floral displays through the autumn months
- Designers looking for versatile, neutral tones to complement existing plantings
- Busy homeowners needing hardy, drought-tolerant perennials for low-effort landscapes
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants that require minimal intervention
- Beginners uncomfortable with monitoring for pests and managing rhizome health
- Residents in extreme climates where unpredictable weather hinders consistent reblooming
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Reliable reblooming capability extends garden color well into the autumn months.
Maintenance Effort
Drought-tolerant nature ensures minimal upkeep once the rhizomes are established.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer and rabbit deterrence protects your landscape investment from wildlife.
Climate Versatility
Hardy across a wide range of zones for broad regional adaptability.
Visual Impact
Striking burgundy and cream contrast creates a sophisticated focal point.
Planting Simplicity
Straightforward rhizome placement makes installation accessible for novice gardeners.
Key Specs
Includes
3 or 9 Iris Rhizomes
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-10; Re-blooms Zones 5-10
Sunlight Quantity
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Planting Depth
Top of rhizome just beneath soil line
Proximity
8-12 inches apart
Bloom Season
Spring, Late Summer to Fall
Water Quantity
Moderate to Low once established
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Reliable reblooming in late summer and fall
- Striking burgundy and cream flower coloration
- Fragrant flowers add garden appeal
- Deer and rabbit resistant foliage
- Drought-tolerant for easy care
- Grown on a multi-generational California farm
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Bearded Iris 'Califlora Innocent Star' for its vigorous growth and stunning creamy white blooms with yellow accents. A major highlight is the superior quality of the received rhizomes; customers report they are healthy, robust, and establish quickly with minimal shock. The plant consistently delivers on its promise of reliable reblooming in suitable climates, significantly extending the garden season. This dependable performance and exceptional ornamental value are key reasons for its popularity among enthusiasts. While successful rebloom depends on specific cultural practices and regional conditions, the overall consensus confirms this iris offers excellent quality justifying its value.
Know before you buy
This variety is bred to produce a primary flush of flowers in the spring, followed by a second, reliable bloom cycle starting in late summer and continuing into autumn. While the spring bloom is standard for most irises, the late-season performance depends on the plant receiving adequate sunlight and moisture throughout the summer.
Not at all. You should plant the rhizomes just beneath the soil surface, ensuring the top of the rhizome is barely covered or even slightly exposed. Space them 8 to 12 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and future growth.
The Califlora Innocent Star is hardy in zones 3 through 10. However, please note that while the plant will survive in zones 3 and 4, it will only provide the signature reblooming performance in zones 5 through 10.
It is a low-maintenance perennial that is notably drought-tolerant once established. You only need to provide moderate to low water, making it a practical choice for gardeners looking for reliable color without constant upkeep.
Yes, the foliage of this iris variety is generally resistant to both deer and rabbits. This makes it a great option for garden beds that are typically vulnerable to browsing wildlife.
For the best results and the most reliable reblooming, plant these in a location that receives full sun to partial sun. Adequate light is essential for the plant to store enough energy to produce that second round of flowers in the late summer.
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