High Country Gardens Bearded Iris
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, drought-tolerant color.
These ruffled, apricot-hued blooms bring high-drama elegance to the garden with surprisingly little effort. While you will need to divide the clumps every few years to keep them thriving, their drought tolerance and ability to deter hungry deer make them a low-maintenance powerhouse for any landscape.
$8.24
Who it's for
- Designers looking for luxurious, high-texture floral accents
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, exotic focal points for their landscape
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable, low-maintenance perennial color
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners unwilling to perform regular pest monitoring
- Owners of shady yards with limited direct sunlight
- Landscapers prioritizing long-season, continuous floral displays
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental irrigation required.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant color and structure effectively draw butterflies to the garden.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your landscape.
Maintenance Ease
Simple care routine requires only occasional division for long-term health.
Visual Impact
Heavy ruffles and deep apricot tones create a sophisticated focal point.
Climate Versatility
Wide hardiness range makes this iris adaptable to diverse regional climates.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Iris germanica 'Mango Entrée'
Mature Height
36"-38" tall
Mature Spread
12" wide; plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Planting Depth
Rhizomes tops exposed
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Water Tolerance
Low-Water (Waterwise)
Toxicity
Toxic to dogs, cats and horses
Growth Habit
Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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