Starring Tall Bearded Iris – Bare-Root Rhizomes

A Striking Spring Accent for Sunny Borders

Tall Bearded Iris ‘Starring’ brings sculptural flowers and upright foliage to the spring garden. Plant its bare-root rhizomes in a sunny, well-drained border, where the flower stems can rise above neighboring foliage and become a seasonal focal point.

Group several plants beside a path to enjoy the flowers up close, or include them in a cutting garden for spring arrangements. Leave room for clumps to develop over time.

What You Receive

• Variety: ‘Starring’ tall bearded iris.
• Plant type: Bearded iris, listed as Iris germanica.
• Pack options: 1, 3 or 10 rhizomes.
• Product: Bare-root rhizomes for planting, not seeds or potted flowering plants.

Garden Details

• Habit: Clump-forming perennial with upright foliage.
• Listed height: Approximately 24 inches in foliage and up to 36 inches in flower, depending on conditions.
• Listed spread: Approximately 24 inches as clumps mature.
• Bloom season: Mid to late spring; exact timing varies with climate and weather.
• Light: Full sun is preferred.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; avoid standing water around the rhizomes.

Planting Bare-Root Rhizomes

• Prepare the site: Remove weeds and loosen the soil in a sunny, freely draining location.
• Position shallowly: Set the rhizome at or near the soil surface with roots directed downward. Do not bury it deeply.
• Spacing: Allow approximately 18 inches between plants, with room for clumps to expand.
• Water in: Water after planting to settle soil around the roots, then monitor moisture while plants establish.
• Prevent saturation: Avoid sites or watering practices that leave the rhizome persistently wet.

Growing in Containers

A broad, stable planter can display the foliage and spring flowers near a patio or entryway. Plan for the developing clump rather than fitting several rhizomes tightly into a small pot.

• Drainage: Use a container with unobstructed drainage holes.
• Mix: Choose a free-draining potting mix.
• Planting depth: Keep rhizomes shallow, at or near the surface rather than deeply buried.
• Sun: Position in full sun.
• Water: Check regularly and water as needed, allowing excess water to drain freely.
• Winter care: Match container protection to your climate; roots in pots experience different conditions from plants in the ground.

Seasonal Care and Division

Keep the planting area free of weeds and remove damaged foliage as needed. Support flower stems if exposure makes this necessary. If fertilizing, use a suitable garden fertilizer according to its label rather than applying a fixed amount without considering soil conditions.

Divide crowded clumps approximately every 3–4 years, with timing suited to your region. Replant healthy rhizomes shallowly and allow enough space for renewed growth.

Flowering Expectations

Establishment and flowering depend on rhizome condition, planting time and growing conditions. Flowers in the first season and identical performance in every climate are not guaranteed. Choose locally appropriate planting and winter-care practices rather than assuming universal hardiness or that seasonal temperature requirements do not apply.