Tennison Ridge Bearded Iris
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Tennison Ridge Bearded Iris |
Botanical Name | Iris germanica 'Tennison Ridge' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
Mature Width | 18 to 2 ft |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Bloom Color | Rose-red |
Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
Bloom Period | May |
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. |