• Lavender and purple bearded iris off topic in bloom against a blurred green background.
  • Red bearded iris off topic with dark accents and a yellow beard, blurred green background.
  • Gray and purple bearded iris off topic with ruffled petals against a blurred background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Off Topic

Various shades of purple, from lavender to violet-black, adorn this conversation starter

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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

  • 35 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Purple
  • White

Staring at the beauty of Off Topic Bearded Iris will quickly have you at a loss for words! Standards rise up curled and billowy in a cool lavender shade while the falls flaunt a heavily ruffled, deep violet hue that stretches out to a purple black as it reaches the perimeter of each petal. This is contrasted with white streaks that emanate from the tangerine-yellow beard. Flower size is substantial and they emit a light fragrance.

  • • Blooms midseason
  • • Features large flowers in perfect proportion
  • • Parentage Joyful Skies X Blueberry Bliss

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 - Off Topic

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Off Topic FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Off Topic Bearded Iris?

Off Topic Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Off Topic Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Off Topic 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 Off Topic Bearded Iris grown from?

Off Topic Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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