Bearded Iris Califlora Rockstar
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking reliable, multi-season floral color.
These irises offer the rare luxury of a double-season bloom, bringing dramatic maroon and cream color to your garden twice a year. While they demand a bit of patience for their initial establishment, their exceptional drought tolerance and natural resistance to pests make them a remarkably low-effort perennial.
$12.48
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous color from spring through autumn
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscape plants
- Floral enthusiasts desiring fragrant, showy blooms for home arrangements
Who should skip it
- Hands-off gardeners preferring plants that require minimal supplemental feeding
- Beginners intimidated by consistent pest monitoring and disease prevention
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding periodic digging and plant division tasks
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Dual-season flowering provides exceptional color longevity for the home garden.
Environmental Hardiness
Wide zone adaptability ensures success across diverse North American climates.
Maintenance Effort
Drought-tolerant nature minimizes the need for constant supplemental watering.
Pest Resistance
Natural deterrents keep deer and rabbits from damaging your floral display.
Visual Impact
Striking maroon and cream ruffles create a sophisticated, high-contrast focal point.
Planting Versatility
Standard rhizome depth requirements make installation straightforward for novice gardeners.
Key Specs
SKU
30815-03
Includes
3 or 9 Iris Rhizomes
Planting Depth
Top of rhizome just beneath soil line
Spacing
8-12 inches apart
Hardiness Zones
3-10 (Re-blooms Zones 5-10)
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring and Late Summer to Fall
Mature Height
30 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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