bearded iris
noun
: any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with a growth of short hairs on each fall
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Ferguson is dedicated to regenerative practices and grows native plants such as pitcher sage, California wild lilac and a variety of cut flowers, including bearded iris and California native roses, all grown free of herbicides and pesticides.
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Elisa Bocanegra, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
According to Langelo, bearded irises are among the most adaptable plants to grow in the garden, thanks to their ability to flourish in a wide range of soil conditions.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Spring-blooming perennials like bearded irises and peonies should always be planted in the fall, while fall-blooming perennials like chrysanthemums or Japanese anemones should be planted in the spring.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 Mar. 2026
Not as cold hardy as bearded irises, this iris is evergreen in zones 7-9.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
For example, there are many varieties of remontant or reblooming, bearded irises.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Aril irises have been crossbred with bearded irises to form arilbred irises, which will grow anywhere bearded irises are successful.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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Elisa Bocanegra, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
According to Langelo, bearded irises are among the most adaptable plants to grow in the garden, thanks to their ability to flourish in a wide range of soil conditions.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Spring-blooming perennials like bearded irises and peonies should always be planted in the fall, while fall-blooming perennials like chrysanthemums or Japanese anemones should be planted in the spring.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 Mar. 2026
Not as cold hardy as bearded irises, this iris is evergreen in zones 7-9.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
For example, there are many varieties of remontant or reblooming, bearded irises.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Aril irises have been crossbred with bearded irises to form arilbred irises, which will grow anywhere bearded irises are successful.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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“Bearded iris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearded%20iris. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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