(Dorcas Lives Again Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

A celebration of lavender tones dominates the ruffled and lightly scented flowers on the Dorcas Lives Again tall bearded iris. Blooming most strongly in early to mid-spring, this hybrid selection reblooms again in very early autumn before fall frosts force this perennial into its annual winter dormancy. 'Dorcas Lives Again' was developed by B. Miller in 1984.

The distinctively shaped flowers of bearded iris appear on tall, strong stems emerging from fans of light to medium green, sword-shaped...

(Bearded Iris, Dorothea Marquart Bearded Iris)

Purest yellow through and through, the large, graceful blossoms of bearded iris ‘Dorothea Marquart’ are a welcome, sunny sight in spring. A light, pleasing fragrance emanates from the blooms of this tall garden beauty.

The distinctive flowers of bearded iris are borne on strong stems atop fans of medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. Each blossom is comprised of three upright petals called “standards”, and three drooping tepals, (petal-like sepals), referred to as “falls”. Fuzzy pads known as...

(Dover Beach Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

The elegant blooms of bearded iris ‘Dover Beach’ feature palest lavender-blue falls topped with ruffled standards of shining white. Fuzzy white beards tipped with lemon-yellow decorate the cool-toned blossoms of this beautiful iris.

The distinctive flowers of bearded iris appear on strong stems emerging from fans of medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. Each blossom is comprised of three upright petals called “standards”, and three drooping tepals, (petal-like sepals), referred to as “falls”....

(Dural Gold Iris, Louisiana Hybrid Iris)

The Louisiana iris 'Dural Gold' bears lovely yellow flowers in spring. Its broad blooms have three pale yellow inner segments ("standards") and three larger, arching, clear yellow outer segments ("falls"). The base of each fall has a darker yellow midline ("signal"), which attracts pollinating bees and butterflies. Three small, petal-like style arms adorn the flower's center.

Louisiana irises are complex hybrids of several species, most native to the Gulf Coast region of the United States....

(Bearded Iris, Dusky Challenger Bearded Iris)

A multiple award-winner, ‘Dusky Challenger’ adds drama to the garden with its huge flowers of solid, deep, dark violet-blue. This outstanding garden performer carries its large, ruffled blossoms in profusion atop extra-tall stems.

The distinctive flowers of bearded iris are borne on strong stems emerging from fans of medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. Each blossom is comprised of three upright petals called “standards”, and three drooping tepals, (petal-like sepals), referred to as “falls”....

(Bearded Iris, Dynamite Bearded Iris)

Multitudes of smoldering, deep garnet-red flowers lit with fuzzy, golden beards make ‘Dynamite’ stand out in a crowd. The huge flowers of this award-winning iris bloom generously atop its tall, many-branched stems.

The distinctive flowers of bearded iris are borne on strong stems emerging from fans of medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. Each blossom is comprised of three upright petals called “standards”, and three drooping tepals, (petal-like sepals), referred to as “falls”. Fuzzy pads known...

(Earl of Essex Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

Striking in bloom, the white and purple flowers of the Earl of Essex tall bearded iris are highly ornate in early to mid-spring. This selection also reblooms again in very early autumn before fall frosts force this perennial into its annual winter dormancy. 'Earl of Essex' is an award-winning hybrid developed by Lloyd Zurbrigg and released in 1979.

The distinctively shaped flowers of bearded iris appear on tall, strong stems emerging from fans of light blue-green, sword-shaped foliage. The stems...

(Easter Tide Iris, Louisiana Hybrid Iris)

The Louisiana iris 'Easter Tide' bears cheerful bicolored flowers in spring. Its blooms have three ruffled, up-angled, lavender-blue inner segments ("standards") and three larger, arching, clear yellow outer segments ("falls"). The base of each fall has a large orange-yellow blotch ("signal"), which attracts pollinating bees. Three small, lavender pink, petal-like, style arms adorn the flower's center. This cultivar received the DeBaillon award from the Society for Louisiana Irises.

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(Eastertime Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

The cheerfully bright, light lemon yellow and white flowers of Eastertime bearded iris also are pleasantly ruffled or wavy-edged. This hybrid herbaceous perennial was developed by Schreiner's Iris Gardens in Oregon and released in 1980. It grows from a fleshy, firm underground stem called a rhizome.

The distinctively shaped flowers of tall bearded iris appear on strong stems emerging from fans of grayish green, sword-shaped foliage. The stems branch and carry numerous plump flower buds. Each...

(Bearded Iris, Edith Wolford Bearded Iris)

The remarkable bicolor flowers of bearded iris ‘Edith Wolford’ put on a truly unforgettable display each spring. The eye-catching blooms of this vigorous garden performer feature frilled standards of sunny yellow contrasting with rippling falls of violet blue.

The distinctive flowers of bearded iris are borne on strong stems atop fans of medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. Each blossom is comprised of three upright petals called “standards”, and three drooping tepals, (petal-like sepals), referred...