Bearded Iris 'Cloud Dweller' – German Bearded Iris, Perennial Rhizome

Lush, luminous, and breathtakingly sculptural, Bearded Iris 'Cloud Dweller' (Iris germanica) captures the dramatic moment when sunlight breaks through a cloud formation. White to cream standards tower above broad, copiously pleated falls lit by golden highlights along the undersides and midribs — an effect reminiscent of a Bierstadt landscape painting. Each stalk carries 2 branches with 7 buds for an extended, spectacular display in mid-to-late spring.

Plant Details

• Color: White/cream standards with golden-highlighted, pleated falls
• Buds per Stalk: 7 buds on 2 branches
• 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
• USA Grown

Planting Instructions

• Plant in a full sun location — rhizomes need plenty of sun to bloom well.
• Do not plant too deep — the rhizome should sit at or just at the soil surface.
• Space plants approximately 18" apart for mass plantings.
• Plant in average to evenly moist, well-draining soil. Will not tolerate standing water.
• Not particular about soil type or pH; tolerant of urban conditions.

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.
• Extremely drought tolerant once established — ideal for warm, dry climates.