Victoria Falls Bearded Iris is a bulbless reblooming semi-evergreen perennial with long sword-like foliage that fans upwards and a well branched habit that can boast up to 14 flowers. The sturdy central stalks hold large lavender-blue to light blue flowers flowers with a white patch on the falls highlighting the white beards that bloom in mid spring and again in late summer.  Prefers partial sun and rich, moist 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: James St. John, Iris sp. 7 (49045949681), blue tint removed, CC BY 2.0 

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