Tall Bearded Iris 'Oui Madame' – Iris Germanica, Perennial Bareroot

With a name as charming as its blooms, Tall Bearded Iris 'Oui Madame' (Iris germanica) is a graceful, easy-growing perennial that brings early spring color and old-world elegance to any sunny border. Hardy from Zone 3 to Zone 10, it requires no chilling period — making it one of the most adaptable iris varieties in cultivation. A time-honored garden classic that practically grows itself.

Plant Details

• Type: Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)
• Height: 24" foliage; up to 36" with flowers
• Spread: 24"
• Bloom Time: Mid – late spring
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — excellent for warm, dry climates
• No Cold Period Required
• USA Grown

Planting Instructions

• Plant in a full sun, well-drained location.
• Do not plant too deep — the rhizome top should be exposed at the soil surface; roots spread downward.
• Space approximately 18" apart for mass plantings.
• Does best in average to evenly moist, well-draining soil. Will not tolerate standing water.
• Tolerant of urban pollution and varied soil types.

Care Tips

• Medium growth rate; can live approximately 10 years under ideal conditions.
• Flower stalks may benefit from staking in exposed or very fertile sites.
• Fertilize in early spring and late summer.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years (August) to maintain vigor and blooming.