Irises add interesting texture to the spring garden with strappy leaves and unique flowers, nicely accenting the later blooming flower bulbs. They grow to form large clumps which are easily divided and spread around the garden.
Latin Name
Iris germanica
Family
Iridaceae
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
May
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Skin irritant
Colors
Native Range
Eastern Mediterranean
History
William Faris had German irises in his garden in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1790.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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