Clarance Bearded Iris Blue - Fragrant
Overview: An iris grown for its lavender-blue, fragrant blooms.
Mature size: Approximately 2–3 ft. tall and 1.5–2 ft. wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Late spring, with some reblooming cultivars flowering again in late summer or fall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
Water needs: Low to average; prefers dry, well-drained soil — overwatering or mulching over the rhizome can cause rot
Special features: Rhizomes should be planted at or just above soil level, not buried or mulched over; divide clumps every 3–4 years in mid-to-late summer after flowering; generally ignored by deer
Wildlife value: Bees and other pollinators
Botanical name: Iris germanica 'Clarance'
Category: Perennial