Iris are prized for their strong structure and bold splash of color. Sturdy flower spikes are adorned with intricately patterned flowers in rich colors. Iris come in many versions—some are plants (i.e. Siberian Iris) while others are bulbs (i.e. Dutch Iris). Often tolerant of a wet site, but fine in a drier site too. Shop our selection of Iris plants below.
Iris are prized for their bold color and intricate patterns. Plant on a slope for erosion control. Bluestone offers Iris in both potted plants and bulbs.
Yes, several. We carry two broad classifications of Iris—rhizome irises and bulbous irises. Rhizomes are horizontal rootlike structures where bulbous varieties form a more typical looking bulb planted in the fall. Our varieties include Siberian, Crested Iris, Dutch Iris and Japanese Iris.
Irises bloom best in sun with at least 6-8 hours of sun per day and thrive in well-drained soil.
Once the Iris flowers have faded, cut the stem below foilage to remove the unattractive stalks.This also prevents the plant from using energy to create seeds. As long as the foliage is green and attractive leave it alone to abosorb sunshine to feed the rhizome for next season's flowering.
Yes! Overcrowding can cause bloom production to slow after several years. Divide after flowering / late in the season when irises become dormant.
