Iris germanica 'Breakers'

Brilliant blue flowers cause quite a stir when in bloom. They make a colorful bouquet and attract butterflies. It is deer and rabbit resistant, as well as, drought tolerant once established in the landscape. An excellent plant that is a pure joy to have in the garden.

Uses: Borders, Edging, Landscapes, Cut Flower
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Notable Features: Fragrant, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright

Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun to light shade. Bearded Irises prefer well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline to slightly acidic soils. Plant shallow, with top of rhizome exposed above the soil line. A light mulch may be used, if applied in a thin layer around the plants, but not covering the rhizomes. Keep moist while blooming. Fertilize with granular bulb food in early spring and after flowering; scratch into the top inch or two of the soil. Divide plants every three years, in August.