300 are not necessary to make a statement in the sunny border. One clump provides intense color from the velvety and ruffled deep red blooms. Grows to 35” tall and requires full sun and well-drained soil. German irises should be divided every 3-4 years to improve blooming performance. Plant 24” apart.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
3-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Early Summer |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
1'-2' (ft) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Heat, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Cut Flowers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
Tall Bearded Iris 'Spartan' | Iris germanica 'Spartan' || 300 are not necessary to make a statement in the sunny border. One clump provides intense color from the velvety and ruffled deep red blooms. Grows to 35” tall and requires full sun and well-drained soil. German irises should be divided every 3-4 years to improve blooming performance. Plant 24” apart.
Full Sun,
Late Spring, Early Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Cut Flowers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens