(Acapulco Gold Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

Though shorter in stature than many bearded iris, ‘Acapulco Gold’ packs a punch with its brilliant display of ruffled, marigold-yellow blossoms. This outstanding cultivar is exceptionally vigorous and heavy-blooming.

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 “beards”...

(Amain Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

Bright, ruffled white and yellow flowers on tall stems appear on the Amain bearded iris in springtime. This selection also reblooms again in very early autumn before fall frosts force this perennial into its annual winter dormancy. 'Amain' was a hybrid created by Lloyd Zurbrigg and released in 1983.

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

(American Classic Bearded Iris, Bearded Iris)

This award-winning bearded iris produces substantial, heavily ruffled blooms of crisp white, edged generously in speckled, deep violet. A notably heavy bloomer, ‘American Classic’ boasts tall, multi-branched stems carrying as many as 11 to 13 buds which open in succession over a long period in late spring to early summer.

The large, dramatic 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...

(Apollo Iris, Dutch Iris)

The beardless Dutch iris selection 'Apollo' bursts into bicolor splendor in early to very late spring, depending on climate. Its large blossoms - up to 6-inches (15 cm) wide - of white and lemon yellow are poised atop tall, elegant stems. The white petals may attain a faint blue cast. 'Apollo' was bred in the 1950s in Holland exclusively for greenhouse production for use as cut flowers.

Named for the growers in The Netherlands who originally hybridized them, the bright flowers of Dutch irises...

(Autumn Bugler Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

Vivid, but subtle bicolored flowers of blue-violet and plum-violet occur on the Autumn Bugler bearded iris 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. 'Autumn Bugler' was a hybrid created by Frank Jones and released in 1986.

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

(Autumn Circus Bearded Iris, Bearded Iris)

Blooming first in late spring, the distinctive flowers of ‘Autumn Circus’ make a second appearance in autumn, providing two shows for the price of one. Each beautifully ruffled bloom features an intricate tracery of deep violet markings over a white background.

The large, dramatic 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),...

(Avalon Sunset Bearded Iris, Bearded Iris)

Bearded iris ‘Avalon Sunset’ lights up the garden in mid- to late-spring with warm tones of glowing, citrus-orange. Its flared and ruffled flowers possess a delicious fragrance, and are accented with bright, red-orange beards. Tall, sturdy, well-branched stems support numerous buds, insuring a long and satisfying display.

The large, dramatic 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...

(Azure Skies Iris, Tall Bearded Iris)

Dwarf iris ‘Azure Skies’ offers spring blossoms of soft, sky blue accented with fuzzy, light yellow 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 “beards” are located at the base of the falls, and give this popular garden staple its common name. The fragrant...

(Baby Blessed Dwarf Bearded Iris, Dwarf Bearded Iris)

This charming, dwarf iris offers refined flowers of soft, primrose yellow held atop short, sturdy stems. An exceptionally early bloomer, ‘Baby Blessed’ puts on a second show in autumn, and is considered by many to be the best re-blooming bearded iris. The softly colored flowers contrast beautifully with the blues, pinks and purples of spring and fall.

The distinctive flowers of bearded iris are borne on strong stems atop fans of medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. Each blossom is comprised...

(Barik Bearded Iris, Bearded Iris)

The large and beautifully colored flowers of 'Batik' make this medium-sized bearded iris a big hit in the early summer garden. Its large, six-petaled blooms have three petals that curve upwards, called standards, and three that curve downwards, called falls. These fragrant blooms are rich grape purple striped with clean white bands and have distinctive yellow beards at the base of each fall. Like all bearded iris, ‘Batik’ has sword-shaped, medium green leaves that are equitant, or fan-like, which...