Iris germanica ‘Peggy Sue'

Common Name: Tall Bearded Iris ‘Peggy Sue'

These perfectly formed, fragrant blossoms have light pink standards and ivory-pink falls with striking mandarin-orange beards. 'Peggy Sue' has won awards from the American Iris Society, including the coveted Award of Merit.

Reblooming varieties have been bred to produce bloom stalks more than once a year, first in spring and then again in late summer or fall. Although they have a tendency to rebloom, they are not guaranteed to bloom a second time. Repeat bloom is dependent on many things, including geographic location and growing conditions. But it’s definitely worth trying these varieties for a chance at a second round of stunning blooms.

Iris germanica: Wonderful spring blooming perennials in a wide assortment of colours. The flowers have six petals; three upright petals (called standards) and three hanging petals (called falls). Plant rhizomes near the soil surface. Drought tolerant.

Size: 3.0” Potted Plant

Height: 32.0-34.0"

Spread: 12.0-18.0"

Flower Description: Two-toned flowers have pink standards with lighter pink falls; mandarin red beards contrast well against the petals. Early-midseason bloom with rebloom.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. 

Soil Type: Plants prefer slightly alkaline, well-drained soil. 

Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10 

Attributes: Rebloomer, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Showy Flower, Cut Flower, Showy Foliage, Attracts Butterflies, Two-tone Flower, Drought Tolerant, Large Flower, Award Winner

Care: Moderate Care, Remove spent blooms consistently; Bearded Irises will flower sequentially on buds spaced along the stems. After blooming is finished, cut flower stems down at their base.