Iris Rhizomes

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About our Iris Flowers Our collection of iris rhizomes provides you with a plethora of color options that allows gardeners to get creative with their displays. Plant one variety en masse, choose multiple varieties, or incorporate your iris flowers into perennial flower beds. Iris flower bulbs require hours of direct sunlight to bloom and excel when planted prominently along garden borders or within cut flower arrangements. Irises also exhibit deer resistance and drought tolerance, making them a low maintenance perennial. Look for our reblooming bearded irises to enjoy beautiful colors year-round. Or, opt for our dutch irises to grow alongside your garden greens. Whichever iris rhizomes you choose this season, they're sure to be a pleasure to grow. What are the different types of irises? The iris family's name, Iridaceae, comes from the Greek word for rainbow. Not only do irises bloom in a rainbow of colors, this family includes plants of many shapes, heights and textures. In fact, over three hundred species of iris exist in today's horticultural landscape. The vast variety of the iris family allows you to choose the perfect iris for your garden. So, what makes bearded German irises different from other types of irises? Let's look at a few common divisions of irises. Bulb iris versus rhizome iris: Irises can be divided into two general groups—bulb irises and rhizome irises. Bulb irises grow from small bulbs, and include early spring species like Dutch irises and reticulata. Even though gardeners often talk about "iris bulbs," most irises grow from rhizomes, including German irises and beardless species of irises. Bearded iris versus beardless iris: German iris, or bearded iris, are the most popular iris in American gardens. It's easy to see why—German irises are tall and stately, available in nearly every imaginable color, and they're very easy to grow. Bearded irises feature standards, the upper, ruffled petals, and falls, the petals below the "beard" of the iris. T

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