The Northern Lights Bearded Iris Collection evokes the colors of the Aurora Borealis in the garden. The contrast of the light and deep blue petals of 'Dangerous Mood' will enchant you. Set them against the warm glow of 'Better Than Butter' and the shimmering starlight of 'Silverado'. These blooms bring the softest lavender hues imaginable to the garden. 'Edith Wolford' repeats the color theme in pale yellow standards and blue-violet falls that never fail to delight. For a dazzling finish, we've added the energized linework and royal purple hue of 'Breaking Point'. This collection makes a wonderful addition to evening gardens, rambling cottage plantings, and cutting gardens. Plant in a well-draining soil in full sun for optimal blooms. Set rhizomes 12-24 inches apart, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread over time. For best results plant shallow, with the top of the rhizome sitting at or just above the soil surface. Iris are deer and rabbit-resistant and remarkably easy to grow.
The Northern Lights Bearded Iris Collection includes 5 or 15 bulbs (rhizomes) total, featuring one or three of each:
Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris
Silverado Bearded Iris
Edith Wolford Bearded Iris
Better Than Butter Bearded Iris
Breaking Point Reblooming Bearded Iris
*Not all plants will be in bloom at the same time, as depicted on the illustration. Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the garden/collection design.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM017821 AM017789 (Collection of 5) AM017815 (Collection of 15)
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Common Name | Northern Lights Bearded Iris Collection |
Botanical Name | Iris germanica |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Mixed |
Mature Height | Plants in the collection range from 18-38" tall. |
Estimated Mature Spread | Plant rhizomes 12-24" apart |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Early spring to early summer |
Planting Depth | Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep. |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Foliage | Green, Sword-shaped, linear leaves. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |