(Tall Bearded Iris, Wabash Iris)

Although a large flower of the Wabash bearded iris looks to be a simple bicolor, close inspection reveals lots of blended pigmentation. This hybrid perennial selection was bred by Mary Williamson and introduced in 1936. It received multiple awards, culminating with the American Dykes Medal in 1940, the highest accolade awarded by the British Iris Society for American-bred irises.

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

(Louisiana Hybrid Iris, Wake-Up Susie Iris)

The Louisiana iris 'Wake-Up Susie' bears fragrant, soft-blue, lavender-veined flowers in spring. Its blooms have three upward-angled inner segments ("standards") and three broad, rounded, arching outer segments ("falls"). Each fall has a golden yellow basal blotch ("signal") which attracts pollinating bees. Three small, 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. The foliage is sword-shaped,...

(Bearded Iris, War Sails Bearded Iris)

A particularly vigorous performer, bearded iris ‘War Sails’ unfurls its ruffled, brick red blossoms atop extra-tall stems in mid- to late spring.

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”. Fuzzy pads known as “beards” are located at the base of the falls, and give this popular...

(Bearded Iris, Well Endowed Bearded Iris)

Bearded iris ‘Well Endowed’ turns heads with its gigantic, ruffled blossoms of brilliant, solid golden-yellow. Extra-strong stems support the dazzling blooms of this buxom beauty.

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”. Fuzzy pads known as “beards” are located at the base...

(Bearded Iris, Wench Bearded Iris)

The sensuous blossoms of bearded iris ‘Wench’ catch attention with their dark falls of rich deep plum, topped with a feminine frill of pale, coral-pink standards. Fuzzy, tangerine-orange beards add a spark of heat to the velvety falls, which are marked with a fan of fine, white whiskers.

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...

(Dutch Iris, White Excelsior Dutch Iris)

Some have described the creamy white to very pale yellow flowers of the White Excelsior Dutch iris to look like small angel wings. Flowering season ranges from late mid-spring to very early summer, depending on climate. These flowers are poised atop tall, elegant stems that sprout from underground bulbs.

Named for the growers in The Netherlands who originally hybridized them, the bright flowers of Dutch irises rise on stems amid narrow, reedlike foliage. The sturdy, graceful blossoms are comprised...

(Dutch Iris, White Magic Iris)

Light glistens off the pure white petals on the White Magic Dutch iris blossom. Its flowering season ranges from late mid-spring to very early summer, depending on climate. These flowers are poised atop tall, elegant stems that sprout from underground bulbs.

Named for the growers in The Netherlands who originally hybridized them, the bright flowers of Dutch irises rise on stems amid narrow, reedlike foliage. The sturdy, graceful blossoms are comprised of three upright standards and three downward-curving...

(Tall Bearded Iris, Winterland Iris)

All-white flowers with fuzzy white and yellow "beards" open on the Winterland tall bearded iris in the springtime. The hybrid 'Winterland' was developed by Monty Byers and released in 1990. It's a herbaceous perennial that grows from a firm but fleshy underground stem called a rhizome.

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

(Iris, Yo-yo Dwarf Iris)

Dwarf bearded iris ‘Yo-Yo’ shines in the spring garden with its bright blossoms of clear, pansy-violet. The falls of this vigorous little performer are decorated with rich, plum blotches and bright blue beards.

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”. Fuzzy pads known as...

(Bearded Iris, Zounds Dwarf Bearded Iris)

The peacock-bright colors of dwarf iris ‘Zounds’ compensate amply for its lack of height. Each blossom features bright lavender-blue standards atop falls of rich bronze, which are touched and feathered at the edges with hints of violet-blue and olive-green. Bright blue beards add a final touch, and seem to glow against the warmly tinted falls. Plant this amazing little iris where its eye-popping spring blooms can be appreciated up close.

The distinctive flowers of German bearded iris appear...