This rhizomatous perennial rapidly spreads into a dense clump with long mid-green sword-shaped leaves and the blue to purple wheel-shaped flowers appear in upright slightly branched stems during late spring. 

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Iris x germanica is naturally found in Europe growing in well drained fertile organic rich moist sandy soils in a protected semi shaded to full sun position and is frost hardy but drought tender. 

The German Iris is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a low border or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal or mountain regions establishing in 2 years and the flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also mass planted for bedding displays and requires little care once established. ID 260

Iris (EYE-ris) germanica (ger-MAHN-i-ka)

“Iris” comes from the Greek word for “rainbow” - referring to the colours of the flowers; “germanica”, Latin meaning “from Germany”.

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Iris Family