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Iridaceae
German Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
Wisdom, faith, and valor.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Iris
- Native to
- Mediterranean region
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Early Summer
- Type
- Perennial rhizome
- Height
- 60-100 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-draining, neutral to slightly alkaline
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The 'beard' refers to the fuzzy caterpillar-like strip on the lower petals that guides pollinators.
- Dried iris root, called orris root, has been used in perfumery for centuries as a fixative.
- The fleur-de-lis, the iconic French royal symbol, is believed to be based on the iris flower.
- There are over 30,000 registered cultivars of bearded iris, more than almost any other perennial.
- Iris rhizomes should be planted with the top exposed to the sun, unlike most other rhizomes.
Color meanings
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Faith
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Wisdom
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Hope
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Valor