Autumn Circus German Bearded Iris
Iris germanica 'Autumn Circus'
SKU
06207
The white petals have attractive blue-violet veining and heavily speckled edges. Attracts hummingbirds to the garden. Beautiful and long-lasting addition to flower arrangements. Reblooming. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | EYE-ris jer-MAN-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 34 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late spring and again in early fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Provide enriched, humusy, moisture-retentive soil. Maintain evenly moist soil in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, tolerates soggy soils and standing water in growing season; reduce soil moisture in winter to prevent root rot. Remove faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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