Iris barbata 'Queen Dorothy'- Bearded Iris

🌿 Features

Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Bearded Iris
Scientific Name: Iris barbata 'Queen Dorothy'
Flower Color: Pure white with white and cream beards, delicate petals
Mature Height: 0.60–0.75 m
Mature Width: 0.45–0.60 m
Habit: Upright, linear blue-green foliage, graceful habit
Flowering Period: April to May
Exposure: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, prefers well-drained soils
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good, tolerates dry periods
Melliferous Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. A light trim in late winter removes damaged foliage and rejuvenates the plant. Keep the soil dry to moderately moist, avoiding overwatering.

Few interventions are needed beyond occasional watering and dividing every three to four years to revitalize the clumps.

Iris barbata 'First Snow Fall' is a spectacular perennial ideal for natural style gardens, mixed borders, rock gardens, and sunny areas.