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Merchant Marine Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Merchant Marine'

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ZONES  4-9 | Good to grow! Zone

Merchant Marine Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a vigorous grower and heavy bloomer with large marine-blue ruffled flowers. Iris germanica Merchant Marine is simply stunning with its rich-blue color. A drought-resistant perennial plant (xeric).

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Merchant Marine Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a vigorous grower and heavy bloomer with large marine-blue ruffled flowers. Simply stunning. Iris germanica Merchant Marine evokes its parent, Yaquina Blue, with it's lavishly ruffled form and rich blue color. Midseason blooms. 36"-38" tall.

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Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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key features

Advantages
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Autumn Interest
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Small Spaces
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late spring

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Late Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
Mature Height
36"-38" tall
Mature Spread
12" wide; plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
Planting Depth
Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep.
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Do not ingest. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses.
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