A proud crown of dark blue rests regally on downwardly curving, pale blue petals. In this color style, called a reverse amoena, the Bearded Iris has light falls and colored standards. Excellent color contrast and large, well-formed flowers earned 'Crowned Heads' both the Wister and Dykes Medals from the American Iris Society. Early midseason.
Iris is a large genus with upwards of 200 species, which range from inconspicuous wildlings to the extravagant Tall Bearded Iris. Plenty of sun and well-drained soil with a pH near neutral are the primary requirements for their success. Bearded Iris are best planted in the fall because they go dormant in June and are harvested in August. We start shipping bareroot plants in early September, continue to late October for warmer zones. For Zones 3–4 (yes, they are hardy in Zone 3), we recommend early orders, which we will fill in early to mid-September.
