• 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

American Iris Society Honorable Mention 2002; Award of Merit 2004; Wister medal 2007

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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

  • Spring through Late Spring

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 33 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple
  • White

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.

  • An amoena variety with white standards and colored falls
  • Midseason late blooming tall bearded iris
  • Beautiful color contrasting blooms are fragrance-free

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 - Starring

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Starring FAQs

Is Starring Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Starring 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 Starring Bearded Iris grown from?

Starring Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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