It's a magical time when bearded irises unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. View some of the best reblooming iris varieties and learn about growing these season-extending flowers. They're not just for spring anymore. Reblooming irises light up your fall garden. This slideshow will help you match these beautiful flowers with their names and provide information on how tall they grow, how far apart to plant them, and provide valuable fertilizing tips.
Maybe you've heard about reblooming irises. Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? Why settle for two or three weeks of bloom in June if you can get another onset of full blossoming yet again a month or so later?
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Among the many members of the iris family, the bearded iris is probably the most popular. It's the same flower you would have seen in your grandmother's garden.
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Bearded iris produce leaves, flower stems, and roots from a thick, rootlike structure called a rhizome. As the plant matures, the rhizome produces more rhizomes, which in turn lead to more leaves and flowers. Learn how to propery care for your bearded irises.