• Dark red and maroon bearded iris idol against a blurred green background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Idol

American Iris Society 2001 Honorable Mention & 2003 Award of Merit winner

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris germanica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

Reaching up over three feet tall, Bearded Iris Idol shows great vigor and a tall stature. This variety is actually classified as a variegata for its stunning color combination. With apricot-colored standards, garnet-shaded falls, and a prominent red beard, Idol Bearded Iris has outstanding garden value.

  • • Needs full sun and well-draining soil
  • • Golden apricot standards contrasts nicely with maroon falls
  • • Parentage: Chinese New Year X Romantic Evening

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Fall Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Idol

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Idol FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Idol Bearded Iris?

Idol Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Idol Re-Blooming Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Idol Re-Blooming Bearded Iris is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Idol Re-Blooming Bearded Iris grown from?

Idol Re-Blooming Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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