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Bearded Iris

Iris germanica

Zones 39perennial30" tall

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Peak bloom: May

How to plant

Plant rhizomes in late summer with top half exposed to sun. Do not mulch over them. Divide every 3–4 years.

Sunlight
full sun
Spacing
12" between plants
Mature height
30"
Row placement
mid of bed

From authoritative sources

Aggregated from USDA PLANTS.

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