Breck's Kathy Chilton Bearded Iris
Best vibrant, reliable blooms for enhancing garden aesthetics.
This award-winning bearded iris offers a dramatic color combination of reddish-black falls and antique gold beards, plus a lovely spicy fragrance. It's a robust perennial that's deer-resistant and reliably blooms in late spring, adding significant garden impact at a mature height of 35 inches.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a visually stunning, high-impact floral display
- Busy individuals desiring beautiful flowers without extensive daily upkeep
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local wildlife and ecosystems
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited sunny spots or heavy, poorly draining soil
- Individuals preferring truly hands-off plants that never need dividing
- Gardeners desiring continuous blooms throughout the entire growing season
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep reddish-black petals create a dramatic, high-contrast focal point.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle spicy notes add a sophisticated sensory layer to the garden.
Hardiness Range
Versatile adaptability across zones 4 through 9 ensures reliable performance.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance minimizes the need for protective garden barriers.
Growth Robustness
Strong, reliable perennial habit makes for a low-maintenance garden staple.
Horticultural Pedigree
Award-winning lineage guarantees proven beauty and consistent bloom quality.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Bloom Time
Late midseason (Late spring)
Height
35 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Ships As
Premium Rhizome
Plant In
Fall
Deer Resistant
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Soil Requirements
Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
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