Tall Bearded Iris 'Drifting' – Blue Amoena Bareroot Plant, Zones 3–10

Effortlessly elegant, Tall Bearded Iris 'Drifting' (Iris germanica) is a prized blue amoena variety with billowing white standards floating above elegantly ruffled hyacinth blue falls. Held on tall 40" stems with 3–4 branches and 9–12 buds per stalk, this iris delivers a long-lasting, showstopping display in the mid-to-late spring border. No cold period required — perfect for mild-winter regions — and extremely drought tolerant once established.

Plant Details

• Color: White standards (amoena); ruffled hyacinth blue falls
• Flower Size: 4¼" × 6"
• Stems: 40" tall; 3–4 branches, 9–12 buds per stalk
• Bloom Time: Mid – late spring
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun
• Deer, Rodent & Rabbit Resistant
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — great for low-rainfall areas
• No Cold Period Required
• USA Grown

Planting Instructions

• Plant in a full sun, well-drained location. Bearded iris are rhizomes, not bulbs.
• Plant with rhizome tops exposed — roots spread downward. In very light soils or hot climates, covering with 1" of soil is acceptable.
• Firm the soil around each rhizome and water well to settle.
• Will tolerate less drainage in drier areas.

Care Tips

• Fertilize in early spring and late summer.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years (August) to maintain vigor.
• Extremely drought tolerant — ideal for warm, dry climates with little summer rain.