Lone Wolf Bearded Iris
Welcome spring with the stunning Lone Wolf Bearded Iris, a beautiful Iris germanica variety that produces up to 8 flowers per stem, making it ideal for vibrant cut flower bouquets. This variety kicks off the Bearded Iris season early, showcasing a captivating study in purple with crisp lavender standards and deep, velvety falls edged with lilac borders. As a majestic, easy-to-grow perennial, it offers a colorful display bridging the gap between spring bulbs and summer blooms. Lone Wolf is tough, being deer and rabbit resistant, and drought tolerant once established. It grows from rhizomes and provides elegant, sword-shaped foliage even after flowering.
$7.98
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
3162
/ 3259
#3162 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Botanical Name
Iris germanica 'Lone Wolf'
/ Iris germanica 'Lone Wolf'
Who it's for
- Striking, Unique Coloration
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Reliable Perennial Performance
Who should skip it
- Limited Bloom Duration
- Susceptibility to Rhizome Rot
- Requires Periodic Division
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Iris germanica 'Lone Wolf'
Growing Zones
3-9
Bloom Time
Early spring
Mature Height
37 inches
Mature Spread
12-24 inches apart
Planting Depth
Tops of rhizomes should be slightly above soil level
Soil Type
Average, Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Features
- Produces up to 8 flowers per stem
- Blooms early in the Bearded Iris season
- Deer and rabbit resistant foliage
- Tolerant of drought conditions
- Naturalizes over time
- Excellent for use as cut flowers
- Adds elegant texture with sword-shaped foliage
What customers say
The Lone Wolf Bearded Iris earns high praise for its exceptional aesthetic, featuring a dramatic, smoky, deep purple bloom highly valued by collectors. The visual payoff is magnificent when successful. However, customer experience is polarized by establishment reliability. Many report quick, stunning blooms, but a significant number express frustration over rhizomes that fail to sprout or grow very slowly, sometimes taking three or more years for flowers. Quality concerns often focus on the initial health and size of the rhizomes received. While the potential reward is superb, the initial delivery and establishment phase introduce notable risk, demanding patience from the gardener to achieve the unique coloration.
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