Clarence Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Clarence'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Bulb
Plant Family: Iridaceae
Plant Description: Fragrant violet blooms with contrasting creamy white centers appear in the late spring and have an encore performance in zones 5-10 in the late summer. Deer, rabbit, and drought resistant, this iris is also tolerant of many well-drained soil types, making it a reliable and beautiful addition to any landscape.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Bulb
Plant Care: Bulb (ornamental bulbous plants, typically spring-blooming and otherwise dormant): Remove spent blooms once they begin to fade. Cut back leaves to the ground once they begin to die back.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 1-2' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Purple, White
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Bloom Period: May - Sep

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes

Garden Location:

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    • JVWCD Rock Garden

Garden Staff Tips & Insights:

Reliable rebloomer in zones 5-10.
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter