Iris FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Irises Question: Why don’t my irises seem to match their catalog or package descriptions and photos? Answer: There are several explanations that may account for such discrepancies. First and most obviously, you may have acquired a mislabeled plant. Large discount retailers and home building centers (the “Marts”) are notorious for selling misidentified irises….

Frequently Asked Questions About Irises Question: I don’t know the name of my iris. How can I identify an unknown iris? Answer: People frequently request assistance identifying unknown irises, but it’s important to realize just how extremely difficult this is. With almost 54,000 different iris cultivars currently registered with the AIS, and more being added every day,…

Frequently Asked Questions About Irises Question: What can you tell me about reblooming bearded irises? Answer: Many bearded irises have been developed that can bloom more than once per growing season, but most of these will rebloom only in warmer parts of the country with extended growing seasons. There are, however, a few that have been reported…

Frequently Asked Questions About Irises Question: I am getting no bloom on my bearded irises. Why are my irises not blooming? Answer: Here are a few reasons why bearded irises may not bloom: Not adequately established Some iris cultivars need a year or more to fully establish in their new locations before blooming. If you relocate them…