• Close-up of a rich yellow here comes the sun bearded iris flower with a blurred background
  • Close-up of a rich yellow here comes the sun bearded iris flower with a blurred background
  • Close-up of a rich yellow here comes the sun bearded iris flower with a blurred background
  • Close-up of a rich yellow here comes the sun bearded iris flower with a blurred background
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Here Comes the Sun

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris germanica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Spring through Early Summer

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Yellow

Tall Bearded Iris Here Comes the Sun welcomes gardeners to the midseason late flower bed with standards, falls, and beards in a bright, golden, sun-shining yellow. This self variety is a standout, pairing beautifully with blue and purple flowers like delphinium for a dynamic shape and color contrast. Softly ruffled blooms are set atop sturdy, well-branched stems bringing a burst of yellow to your landscape.

  • A self style, as an iris of a single, uniform color
  • A non-fragrant variety that blooms midseason late
  • Parentage Yukon Fever X Orange Blossom Special

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Position the rhizome with its top at or just below soil level.

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Fall Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Here Comes the Sun

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Here Comes the Sun FAQs

Is Here Comes the Sun Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Here Comes the Sun Bearded Iris is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Here Comes the Sun Bearded Iris grown from?

Here Comes the Sun Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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