Bearded Iris
Bearded irises are a group of drought-tolerant perennial flowers with many different cultivars. They grow as upright plants with bluish-green, sword-shaped leaves.
In late spring, the showy, large flowers bloom on sturdy stalks above leaves. They get their name from the "beards" that resemble fuzzy caterpillars on the downward petals.
Bearded iris have a wide range of colors from black, blue, purple, orange, white, yellow, and cream. They come in a variety of heights, with the shorter cultivars blooming earlier than the taller cultivars.
Bearded irises are very drought-tolerant and easy to grow in the Colorado Springs area.
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Bearded Iris
Bearded irises are a group of drought-tolerant perennial flowers with many different cultivars. They grow as upright plants with bluish-green, sword-shaped leaves.
In late spring, the showy, large flowers bloom on sturdy stalks above leaves. They get their name from the "beards" that resemble fuzzy caterpillars on the downward petals.
Bearded iris have a wide range of colors from black, blue, purple, orange, white, yellow, and cream. They come in a variety of heights, with the shorter cultivars blooming earlier than the taller cultivars.
Bearded irises are very drought-tolerant and easy to grow in the Colorado Springs area.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Iris spp.
Pronunciation
EYE-ris
Mature Height
2 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 4 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
various colors
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
central and southern Europe
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,000 ft.
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