Bearded Iris Bulbs - War Chief

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris germanica

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Spring

PLANT HEIGHT

• 37 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Bearded

COLOR

• Red

Bold color and impressive bloom power make this iris one of our new favorites! War Chief Tall Bearded Iris displays rich, non-fading ruby-red flowers accented by bright yellow beards that add striking contrast and sparkle. Tall, sturdy stems with four branches carry an exceptional 11–13 buds, delivering abundant blooms and reliable reblooming performance. Some gardeners even experience a surprise rebloom later in the season.

• A self style, as an iris of a single, uniform color
• Early midseason bloom, non-fragrant variety
• Parentage Minisa X (Sultan's Palace X Gallant Moment)

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