From the novice gardener, to those who are searching for something unique, attractive and functional
to add to their garden, the Bearded Iris has a lot to offer. Appropriately named after the Goddess
of the Rainbow with its myriad of colours, the Iris qualities make it a highly sought after perennial and a
'must' for most gardeners. Consider the following:
Irises come
...in all colours of the rainbow
...in a variety of sizes and heights from 6 inches to over 40 inches (15cm - 100cm)
...with beautiful sword shaped leaves
Irises are
...beautiful
...very hardy
...a great partner with ornamental grasses
...'water-wise' and thus environmentally friendly
...great companion plants with peonies, grasses and lilies
Irises can
...be fragrant
...be used as cut flowers
...re-bloom in late summer/early fall
...add height to the garden landscape
...bloom for over 6 weeks from early May till late June
