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Starring Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Starring'

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ZONES  3-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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Starring Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) offers drama and decadence with velvety midnight falls contrasted by crisp white standards. With smoky orange beards that make perfect landing pads for bumblebees, the striking color combo can wake up a sleepy late-spring landscape. This multiple award-winner will steal the show in the late-spring garden.

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(31-35" tall x 12-24" wide) 'Starring' Bearded Iris are a garden designerā€™s dream, as this near-black bloom catches the attention of everyone who sees it. Plant them with Oriental Poppies, Baptisia, Allium, Salvia, and Digitalis, where their unique coloration can shine. In a rock garden, along a deck or patio, 'Starring' Bearded Iris is a drought-tolerant, hardy focal point. At 31-35" tall, its strap-like green foliage adds three seasons of interest as well. Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Place the rhizomes just below the soil level in hot climates, and just above in moderate to cool climates. Water as needed while the plant establishes, lightly fertilize in spring and summer. Cut or snap off spent blooms and cut finished stems close to the base. Resilient, deer and rabbit resistant, and water-thrifty, it naturalizes well, bringing more blooms to the garden with each year.

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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

33" 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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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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Stunning

"I bought this lily in 2020. It took a little while to get established. The second year it didn't do well but now it comes back stronger every year with a gorgeous display."

— Missy (5/5)

Here she is! Wow! Almost incandescent.

"I'm so happy it's bloomed! What a gorgeous flower."

— Gribbly G. (5/5)

Plants came in time and made it through the winter

"I hope they bloom this year. Rhizomes survived the winter and look good so far this spring."

— Heather (5/5)

Doing well in Santa Fe NM

"Planted in the fall, kept it watered during winter. Has flower buds."

— Peaceful C. (5/5)

Color Accurate and Bloomed First Year

"This iris bloomed the first spring after planting, which is fantastic. As well, the color was very close to what is shown in the profile pic of this iris. The outer petals are a deep purple to nearly black, while the inner petals are white with a hint of light purple near the edges. I am very happy with how it looks and that it bloomed the first year of planting. Would definitely recommend."

— Derek (5/5)

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