bearded iris
noun
: any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with a growth of short hairs on each fall
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The bearded iris features a golden center and ruffled petals, and stretches up to 30 inches tall.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
To extend the iris season, plant iris varieties with staggered bloom times or plant bearded iris varieties that rebloom.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
When fertilizing a bearded iris, apply the fertilizer around the rhizome cluster, not directly on it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Divide and transplant bearded iris rhizomes every three to four years.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Non-native bearded iris are taller than their Pacific Coast cousins and prefer full sun.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Before Winter Cutting back bearded iris foliage helps prevent diseases and pests, especially iris borers, from overwintering in the leaves and causing problems next year.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Ornamentals: Hybrid bearded irises (Iris germanica), the type of iris most commonly seen, are best planted from now until December, the sooner the better.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024
The most popular kind of iris, the bearded iris is equally as easy to care for.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
To extend the iris season, plant iris varieties with staggered bloom times or plant bearded iris varieties that rebloom.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
When fertilizing a bearded iris, apply the fertilizer around the rhizome cluster, not directly on it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Divide and transplant bearded iris rhizomes every three to four years.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Non-native bearded iris are taller than their Pacific Coast cousins and prefer full sun.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Before Winter Cutting back bearded iris foliage helps prevent diseases and pests, especially iris borers, from overwintering in the leaves and causing problems next year.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Ornamentals: Hybrid bearded irises (Iris germanica), the type of iris most commonly seen, are best planted from now until December, the sooner the better.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024
The most popular kind of iris, the bearded iris is equally as easy to care for.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
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“Bearded iris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearded%20iris. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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