Iris 'Jazzed up'
Common Name(s):
Tall Bearded iris
Bearded iris
Synonym:
German iris
Flower:
White
Blooms :
May
to:
Judy
3 upright petals subtended by 3 rosy-lavender sepals that have white beards
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Iridaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Strap-like flat green leaves
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves remain green
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Leaves remain green
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Hybrid
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
24-36"
Spread:
18-24"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Hybrid so has no native habitat
Soil:
Good soil that is well-drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Apply a 6-10-10- or low nitrogen 5-10-10 in early spring and again 4-6 weeks after flowering
Mulch:
Mulch with straw or pine boughs in fall of first year then remove in spring
Provide full sun, well-drained soil, moderate wtaer
Long Term:
Winter:
Cut back foliage to 6" in late fall, remove old and diseased leaves, mulch
Spring:
Clean up old foliage, provide full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water, remove old mulch
Summer:
Provide a low nitrogen fertilizer after bloom, divide late summer, deadhead for more flowers
Fall:
Divide early fall if not done in summer
General Care Comments:
Provide adequate sunlight, well drained soil, moderate water
Common Problems
Most involve overwatering and not providing enough sun
Diseases:
Powdery mildew, rust, black rot
Insects:
Iris borers, thrips, aphids
Environmental Problems:
Not enough sun
Pests:
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