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Bareroot Iris: Timeless Blooms Delivered Right to Your Door

Bring classic beauty and effortless elegance to your garden with a wide variety of Bareroot Irises from Nature Hills Nursery! These hardy, easy-to-grow plants are famous for their striking flowers, sword-like foliage, and reliable performance year after year. From the intricate frills of Bearded Iris to the graceful forms of Siberian Iris, our bareroot selections offer stunning color combinations and showy blooms that brighten the late spring and early summer landscape.

Shipping Iris in bareroot form ensures healthy plants and strong starts in your garden. Bareroot Iris rhizomes establish quickly and reward you with colorful, fragrant displays with minimal care.

Key Benefits of Bareroot Iris

  • Quick Establishment – Strong root systems ensure rapid growth
  • Wide Variety of Colors and Forms – From classic purples and blues to bold yellows, whites, and bi-colors
  • Low Maintenance – Drought tolerant and deer resistant once established
  • Perfect for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Waterwise Landscapes
  • Long-Lived Perennials – Provide reliable beauty year after year
  • Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

With their intricate flowers and easygoing nature, Irises are a must for every perennial garden.

Landscaping With Bareroot Iris

Bareroot Iris plants, just like their potted versions, add texture, movement, and a pop of color wherever you plant them:

  • Create a vibrant border along fences, driveways, or pathways
  • Mix into perennial beds for a burst of spring color
  • Add to cutting gardens for fresh, elegant bouquets
  • Tuck into waterwise and xeriscape gardens (especially Siberian and Bearded Iris)
  • Accent ponds and moist areas with moisture-loving varieties like the Flag and Louisiana Iris varieties

Their upright leaves add structure even after the blooms fade, keeping your garden looking polished through the season.

How to Plant & Care for Bareroot Iris

Planting bareroot Iris is simple and highly rewarding. Here’s how to ensure success:

  • Plant Dormant Bareroot Irises in full sun; they need at least 6 hours of light daily
  • Prepare well-drained soil; heavy clay may need to be amended with compost or sand
  • Plant with the rhizome slightly exposed, not buried deep like bulbs
  • Water thoroughly after planting and then moderately until established
  • Use the Finger Test to check soil moisture, keeping the soil lightly moist but never soggy
  • Apply arborist mulch around (but not on) the rhizome to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
  • Divide Iris clumps every 3–4 years to keep plants vigorous and blooming profusely

 Learn more about planting and transplanting Iris here! Minimal care and maximum impact, what’s not to love?

Order Bareroot Iris for Your Garden Today

Nature Hills Nursery ships healthy, field-grown bareroot Iris ready to plant and bloom beautifully in your garden. With a wide selection of colors and types, you can create the timeless, painterly garden you’ve always dreamed of.

FAQS for Buying Bareroot Iris Online

What is a Bareroot Iris and why should I plant one?

A Bareroot Iris is a tough-as-nails plant shipped without soil around its roots, making it lightweight, easy to handle, and ready to rock your garden beds! These bareroot beauties establish quickly, grow strong, and explode with classic blooms in the late spring to early summer. With sword-like leaves and blossoms that look like little pieces of art, a Bareroot Iris brings timeless charm and fresh style to your landscape!

How do I plant Bareroot Iris rhizomes for the best blooms?

Planting a Bareroot Iris is a breeze! Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil, loosen the ground, and set the rhizome right at the soil surface—don’t bury it deep like a bulb. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil lightly moist. Before you know it, your Iris will take root and dazzle you with stunning, fragrant flowers that just won't quit!

When is the best time to plant Bareroot Iris?

The best time to plant Bareroot Iris is in early spring or late summer to early fall—right when Mother Nature is ready for a little showstopper action! Planting during these cooler seasons gives your Iris a head start to grow strong roots before the heat of summer or the chill of winter sets in. It’s like giving your plants a VIP pass to garden success!

How often do Bareroot Iris need to be divided?

To keep your Bareroot Iris from getting too cozy and overcrowded, plan to divide those gorgeous clumps every 3 to 4 years. Dividing rejuvenates the plants, boosts bloom power, and keeps the flower show going strong. Think of it like giving your Iris a spa day—a little TLC keeps them young, fresh, and ready to strut their stuff in your garden!

Are Bareroot Irises drought tolerant and deer resistant?

Absolutely! Once established, Bareroot Irises are tough cookies—drought tolerant and naturally deer resistant. That’s right, while they look as delicate as a dream, these plants stand strong through dry spells and keep the critters at bay. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, waterwise landscapes, and anyone looking for some "set-it-and-forget-it" perennial magic!

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