• Close up of a dark purple and white starring bearded iris in a garden setting
  • Close up of a dark purple and white starring bearded iris in a garden setting
  • Close up of a dark purple and white starring bearded iris in a garden setting
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Starring

Bearded Iris Bulbs - Starring

$14.99

Plant in Fall Preorder; Ships Late August 2026
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Quantity: 1 Bulb
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  • American Iris Society Honorable Mention 2002; Award of Merit 2004; Wister medal 2007
  • An amoena variety with white standards and colored falls
  • Midseason late blooming tall bearded iris
  • Beautiful color contrasting blooms are fragrance-free
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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall
Color Black, Purple, White
Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
Plant Height 33 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Late Spring
Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators
Use Border, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Landscaping
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Home Garden, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Bearded Iris Bulbs - Starring

Iris germanica

Featured New
Seed Type Rhizome
Plant Type Bearded

Starring Tall Bearded Iris delivers dramatic, high-contrast beauty with its striking near-black amoena coloring. Pristine white standards seem to have been infused with the velvety, almost black falls beneath, while smoldering tangerine beards add a vivid pop of color and energy. This bold combination has quickly captured the attention of iris enthusiasts for its unforgettable presence in the garden.

Planting Information

Planting Bearded Iris Bulbs - Starring

Planting Season Fall
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth Position the rhizome with its top at or just below soil level.
Plant Spacing 12 to 24 inches
Plant Height 33 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Bearded Iris Bulbs - Starring

Aesthetic or Culinary

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