Bearded Iris 'Beverly Sills'
Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)
· Hardiness Zones: 3-9
· Height: 24-36 inches
· Spread: 18-24 inches
· Bloom Time: June
· Bloom: coral pink with lacy edges
· Light: full sun to part shade
· Soil: average, well drained, sandy loam best
· Moisture: average to dry; do not tolerate wet feet (will rot); drought tolerant
· Use: accent plant in cottage gardens, perennial borders; cut flowers
· Care: plant shallow, 1/2 soil; do not mulch heavily; cut off spent flowers and remove flowering stem to the ground after blooming; divide every 3-4 years ; bearded iris are heavy feeders so plan to fertilize in early spring and again in late summer
· Concerns: too much moisture causes soft rot problems; iris borer
· Native to: species native to Eastern Mediterranean
· Notes: very fast grower and heavy bloomer; deer and rabbit resistant; salt tolerant
· Supplier: The Flower Factory
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E104
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