bearded iris
noun
: any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with a growth of short hairs on each fall
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To preserve the variety, growers divide and replant the rhizomes of bearded iris (Iris x germanica).
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Iris From tiny native dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata) to tall showy bearded iris (Iris germanica), these impressive flowers cover the bloom season between tulips, narcissus, and daylilies.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Not as cold hardy as bearded irises, this iris is evergreen in zones 7-9.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
It should be noted that rhizomatous plants such as Clivia, Canna, Agapanthus, ginger lilies, and even bearded irises can be planted throughout the year.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Iris From tiny native dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata) to tall showy bearded iris (Iris germanica), these impressive flowers cover the bloom season between tulips, narcissus, and daylilies.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Not as cold hardy as bearded irises, this iris is evergreen in zones 7-9.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
It should be noted that rhizomatous plants such as Clivia, Canna, Agapanthus, ginger lilies, and even bearded irises can be planted throughout the year.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Bearded iris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearded%20iris. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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