Irises
Irises are admired for their elegant, intricate flowers, which come in a range of colors from soft pastels to deep, rich shades. Their tall, slender stems and graceful blooms add movement and texture to gardens, while their unique flower structure, with ruffled petals and colorful contrasts, creates an alluring display. Irises make a beautiful focal point in both formal and informal garden settings.
How to Choose
Iris type: Bearded, Siberian, Japanese and Pacific Coast irises want quite different conditions, so start there.
Bloom season: Early and reblooming varieties extend a season that is otherwise concentrated in late spring.
Moisture and drainage: Bearded irises need dry, sunny, well-drained ground, while Siberian and Japanese types accept damp soil.
Height and color: Flower height ranges from dwarf edging types to stems well over three feet, in nearly every color.
All irises in the catalog
23 varieties, A–Z · page 1 of 1
Iris 'Code Red'
Code Red Iris
Blooms deep mauve-pink standards and falls with orange red beards and darker veining
Full sun
Iris 'Coffee Trader'
Coffee Trader Iris
Blooms creamy tan standards with soft lavender undertones
Full sun
Iris 'Rasputin'
Rasputin Iris
Blooms soft peach standards, deep violet purple falls and bright orange beards
Full sun
Iris 'Smith Rock'
Smith Rock Iris
Blooms rich peach standards with lavender falls and tangerine beards
Full sun
Iris chrysographes
Black Iris
Blooms deep purple to black
Full sun to partial shade
Iris douglasiana
Douglas Iris
Blooms variable shades including blue, purple, lavender, and white, often with darker veining and a yellow signal
Full sun to partial shade
Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'
Electric Rays Japanese Iris
Blooms deep violet with white rays and yellow accents near the throat
Full sun to partial shade
Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue'
Foreign Intrigue Japanese Iris
Blooms deep purple with white and yellow accents
Full sun to partial shade
Iris ensata 'Jedo Jima'
Jedo Jima Japanese Iris
Blooms deep lavender-purple with a yellow signal
Full sun to partial shade
Iris ensata 'Variegata'
Variegated Japanese Iris
Blooms deep violet with purple hue; prominent yellow signals
Full sun
Iris hollandica ‘Blue Magic’
Blue Magic Dutch Iris
Blooms deep blue with yellow and white markings
Full sun to partial shade
Iris hollandica 'Lion King'
Lion King Dutch Iris
Blooms burgundy-purple standards with deep yellow falls etched with burgundy-purple veins
Full sun
Iris PCH ‘Purple’
Purple Pacifc Coast Hybrid Iris
Blooms deep purple
Full sun to partial shade
Iris pseudata 'Roryu'
Roryu Iris
Blooms yellow with red veining
Full sun to partial shade
Iris reticulata ‘Harmony’
Harmony Dwarf Iris
Blooms deep purple with white and yellow markings
Full sun to partial shade
Iris reticulata ‘Spot On’
Spot On Dwarf Iris
Blooms blue-violet with white and yellow markings
Full sun to partial shade
Iris sibirica 'Bennerup Blue'
Bennerup Blue Siberian Iris
Blooms cobalt and pale blue
Full sun to partial shade
Iris sibirica 'Joyce Cole'
Joyce Cole Siberian Iris
Blooms creamy white standards and falls with green veins blending to yellow-green hafts
Full sun
Iris sibirica ‘Miss Apple’
Miss Apple Siberian Iris
Blooms reddish-purple with white and yellow accents
Full sun to partial shade
Iris sibirica ‘Silver Edge’
Silver Edge Siberian Iris
Blooms blue-violet with a distinctive silver edge
Full sun to partial shade
Iris sibirica ‘Tycoon’
Tycoon Siberian Iris
Blooms deep violet-blue with a silver edge
Full sun to partial shade
Iris versicolor
Northern Blue Flag Iris
Blooms blue to purple with yellow and white markings
Full sun to partial shade
Iris x pseudata 'Okagami'
Big Mirror Iris
Blooms white petals with deep purple around yellow signals
Full sun to partial shade
