I love Bearded Irises for their beautiful flowers, and their lovely scent. If you don’t know much about this beautiful plant you should.
Bearded Irises grow to about 2-3′ and can have a spread of up to 2′. If they spread more than you like, not to worry just share a couple clumps of this beautiful flower with friends. That’s what I do with my extras, I never have a problem finding them a home. Most varieties bloom in late May or early June, depending on your location.
I have photos of the beautiful white irises I got from my mom. They are my favorite because they bloom twice a year! They are blooming now (late May) and they have a few blooms again in late August or September. The blooms are breathtaking, especially in a bouquet on my kitchen table.
Irises love full sun, but they can also tolerate partial shade, and once you have them started they are very easy to maintain. They definately don’t require a lot of fuss, but they do povide a beautiful show of wonderful smelling blooms.
Bearded Irises are great for borders, and they are strong enough to crowd out weeds. This makes them an excellent choice for a natural garden.
