Tall Bearded Iris 'Pagan Dance' – Ruffled, Deep Rich Color, Fragrant Bareroot

Hypnotic in the breeze and impossible to ignore, Tall Bearded Iris 'Pagan Dance' (Iris germanica) will mesmerize you as it dances across your garden with extravagantly ruffled petals in deep, rich color. Sweetly fragrant and excellent as a cut flower, it's a tall bearded giant that brings movement, drama, and perfume to the late spring border. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and perfectly at home across Zones 3–10.

Plant Details

• Color: Deep rich tones (ruffled)
• Type: Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)
• Fragrant: Yes — sweetly scented, excellent cut flower
• Bloom Time: Mid – late spring
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun
• Deer, Rodent & Rabbit Resistant
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — ideal 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 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.
• Drought tolerant once established — great for warm, dry climates.