Before the Storm Bearded Iris
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Before the Storm Bearded Iris |
| Botanical Name | Iris germanica 'Before the Storm' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
| Mature Width | 18 to 2 ft |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Bloom Color | Dark purple-black |
| Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
| Bloom Period | May to June |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Attributes | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Once established, German-Bearded Iris shouldn't need additional water unless extreme weather conditions exist. Over-watering is a common problem. Well-drained soils help prevent rhysome rot and disease. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize with bonemeal, or superphosphate in early spring and about 1 month after blooming. |
| Prune Notes | Remove spent flowers if desired. Remove finished bloom stalk to the base. When plants get floppy in mid-summer, they can be cut to half their height. |