Tall Bearded Iris 'Starting Fresh' – White & Amethyst, 8 Buds, Iris Germanica Rhizome

An ideal entry point for any iris garden, Tall Bearded Iris 'Starting Fresh' (Iris germanica) combines impeccable form with fresh, vibrant color. Clean white standards are subtly suffused with yellow at the base, while snow-white falls are dramatically rimmed in amethyst-rose bands. Large, festive orange beards complete the picture. Well-branched and triple-socketed with 8 buds per stem on tall stalks — this variety delivers maximum impact with minimal effort. Hardy across Zones 3–10, drought tolerant, and no cold period required.

Plant Details

• Standards: Clean white with subtle yellow base
• Falls: Snow white with amethyst-rose banding at edges
• Beards: Large, orange
• Bloom Structure: Triple-socketed; 8 buds per stem, tall stalks, good branching
• Bloom Time: Mid–late spring
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun
• Drought Tolerant: Yes
• 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 face downward. In very light soils or hot climates, covering with 1" of soil is acceptable.
• Firm 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 and expand your planting.
• Drought tolerant once established.