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Smith Rock Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Smith Rock'

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ZONES  3-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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With breathtaking bitone blooms, ‘Smith Rock’ Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is named for Smith Rock State Park in Oregon. Picture sunrise in the mountains, when tall, jagged rock faces have a golden glow, contrasting against dawn’s streaked purple sky. Golden orange standards are set off by deep violet falls edged with buff and blazing red-orange beards. Not to be missed, this tall, majestic beauty will create a focal point in the late spring garden.

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‘Smith Rock’ Tall Bearded Iris is all about color and contrast, with showy ruffled golden-yellow petals over dark purple falls with a tan border. Some like to say that the only thing better than a Smith Rock Bearded Iris is more Smith Rock Bearded Irises! Blooming in May, its tall stature will give it presence in the back of a bed or mixed with other late-spring flowers. Easy to grow, plant them in a sunny spot with good drainage, in groups of three or more for best interest. Keep the top of the rhizomes exposed or even with the top of the soil. Once established, Bearded Irises are drought-tolerant, deer resistant, and rabbit resistant, and will spread and multiply when happy. Once flowers have faded, this versatile plant’s eye-catching vertical foliage will continue to enhance the perennial garden. Plant with ornamental grasses and other water-thrifty, late spring bloomers such as Allium and Oriental Poppies. Lavender, Gaillardia, Echinacea, and Salvia will benefit from the striking foliage as a backdrop.

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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

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Late spring

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Autumn Interest
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Small Spaces
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

34-39" tall

Mature Spread

12" wide; plant rhizomes 12-24" apart

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

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.

Planting Time

  • Late Summer

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Poisonous or Toxic to Animals

Do not ingest. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Ships As

Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber

Can Send To PO Box

Yes
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