• Purple bearded iris sharp dressed man with an orange center against a blurred background.
  • Purple and blue bearded iris sharp dressed man in a lush green garden setting.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Sharp Dressed Man

Handsome, award-winning blooms bring a sweet, midseason fragrance

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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 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple

A moody midseason bloomer with a sweet fragrance, our Bearded Iris Sharp Dressed Man is buttoned up and ready for the evening! Rich, purple-violet standards are matched with deep black-violet falls, mimicking a velvet tuxedo. Dotted with bright orange beards that provide a striking contrast, this handsome fellow provides plenty of color to borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Its bluish-green foliage adds to its exotic and eye-catching nature.

  • • Excellent for cutting and making into bouquets
  • • American Iris Society Honorable Mention 2012, Award of Merit 2014
  • • Parentage Paul Black x Saturn

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 - Sharp Dressed Man

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Sharp Dressed Man FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Sharp Dressed Man Bearded Iris?

Sharp Dressed Man Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Sharp Dressed Man Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Sharp Dressed Man 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 Sharp Dressed Man Bearded Iris grown from?

Sharp Dressed Man Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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