• Blue-purple bearded iris merchant marine with yellow accents against a blurred green background.
  • Light blue-purple bearded iris merchant marine in bloom against a blurred background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Merchant Marine

American Iris Society Honorable Mention 2009, Award of Merit 2011

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About the Variety

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
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Blue

Bearded Iris Bulbs Merchant Marine boasts large, heavily ruffled blooms drenched in a deep, marine blue hue. Its luxurious ruffles and intense coloration evoke the drama and beauty of the open sea. Whether you have lived your life near the sea or always wanted to, this bold and captivating variety makes a striking addition to the garden.

  • • Highly ruffled and playful in a complementing garden color
  • • Falls are a slightly deeper blue than the standards
  • • Parentage Yaquina Blue X Sea Power X Rippling River

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

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 - Merchant Marine

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Merchant Marine FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Merchant Marine Bearded Iris?

Merchant Marine Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Merchant Marine Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Merchant Marine 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 Merchant Marine Bearded Iris grown from?

Merchant Marine Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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