Tall Bearded Iris 'Baboon Bottom' – Pink & Rose Plicata, 35", Fragrant

Lushly ruffled and intricately patterned, Tall Bearded Iris 'Baboon Bottom' (Iris germanica) is a mid-season showpiece unlike any other. Standards are streaked and swirled in medium pink and old rose, while the falls display a light pink ground covered in medium pink and old rose streaks with random off-white swirls and red-purple dotting at the shoulders. Tangerine beards tipped in rose pink add a final touch of warmth. Laced, ruffled, and slightly fragrant at 35" tall — an excellent cut flower and a collector's conversation piece. Deer resistant and drought tolerant.

Plant Details

• Color: Pink and old rose standards; light pink falls with swirls, streaks, and shoulder dotting; tangerine + rose-tipped beards
• Height: 35"
• Bloom Time: Mid-season (mid–late spring)
• Fragrant: Slight
• Best Use: Cut flowers, collector gardens, borders
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Deer, Rodent & Rabbit Resistant
• Drought Tolerant: Yes
• USA Grown

Planting Instructions

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

Care Tips

• Iris are heavy feeders — fertilize in early spring and again in late summer.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years (August) to maintain vigor.
• Watch for iris borer; treat promptly if detected.
• Caution: Harmful if eaten.