bearded iris

noun

: any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with a growth of short hairs on each fall

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Recent Examples on the Web

This guide focuses on dividing the most popular type, the bearded iris. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025

The bearded iris features a golden center and ruffled petals, and stretches up to 30 inches tall. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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