The Top Recommended Varieties of Irises

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Immortality')

This pure white, tall iris is beautiful, but it flops in my garden. I've never had an iris that needed staking before, and there are way too many other chores to do, beside the fact that an iris with a stake is just not a good look. I moved it from prime real estate to the 'wild zone'. It is very tall and is good for cut flowers if you catch them before they fall down.

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Immortality')
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Florentine Silk')

Strong growing, heavy blooming variety. Great combination of colors.

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Florentine Silk')
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Thornbird')

Pictures do not do this iris justice. It is my favorite among them all and is increasing well in my zone 5. It also has stong stalks.

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Thornbird')
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cat's Eye')

Just a great iris, rampant grower.

Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Cat's Eye')
Border Bearded Iris (Iris 'Batik')

Probably Alan Ensminger's most famous creation. It grows very well here, far better than most broken colored irises.

Border Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Batik')
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Clarence')

Have 2 bud stalks on Clarence today! Can't believe it. If I could get my computer to read my photo card, I'd post a photo, but it's not cooperating. I'll keep trying.

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Clarence')
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Stairway to Heaven')

An oldie but goodie. It deserves the Dykes and other awards it has won. A keeper for my garden.

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Stairway to Heaven')
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Decadence')

Absolutely beautiful bloom, somewhat slow to increase here in my zone 4a garden.

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Decadence')
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Haunted Heart')

One of the most beautiful irises I've ever seen. Never thought I would say that about an iris that is basically grey.

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Haunted Heart')

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