Clarence Bearded Iris is a reblooming perennial Iris with no bulb, spreading with rhizomes instead and forming a clumping habit. Its long sword-like foliage fans upwards and sturdy stalks that hold the flower heads grow from the center of the plant. Large fragrant flowers that have ruffle white standards with cream beards and light blue-violet falls with white center bloom first in mid spring and again in summer. Prefers partial sun and rich, moist to wet well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
southern Europe, and Mediterranean |
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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White+Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly, then occasionally once established. Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering. Some major issues can be soft root, crown rot, and leaf spot. Watch for molting and remove any affected leaves. Avoid overcrowding and too much shade to lessen the chance of these issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Joe Pye Weed, Coral Bells, Sedge
