Invitation Bearded Iris is a reblooming perennial Iris that spreads with rhizomes instead and has long, upward fanning sword-like foliage.  Sturdy central stalks  sport highly fragrant bicolor flowers with soft white standards and peachy falls that bloom first from late spring into summer and again in late summer.  Prefers partial sun and rich, moist to wet well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly, then occasionally once established.  Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering.  Some major issues can be soft root, crown rot, and leaf spot. Watch for molting and remove any affected leaves.  Avoid overcrowding and too much shade to lessen the chance of these issues.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Joe Pye Weed, Coral Bells, Sedge

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Iris germanica 'Invitation'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.