Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
A resilient perennial that thrives in sunny, well-drained soil. Produces striking spring blooms.
Quick facts
- Sun
- Full
- Season
- Spring
- Pollinators
- deer_resistant
- Zone
- 7–10
Where it shines in PNW gardens
Bearded Iris is a reliable perennial for Pacific Northwest gardens, especially in brighter beds where summer growth really takes off. Expect blooms in Spring, with extra value for deer_resistant. In the PNW, the big win is sun + drainage—avoid soggy winter soil if you can.
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