Large, showy flowers with fuzzy "beards" on the lower petals. Sword-shaped gray-green foliage is sturdy and upright. A clump forming habit A garden classic, loved for its range of colors and fragrance. Excellent cutting flower.
Iris germanica 'Breakers'
German Iris
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Blue flowers
- Ruffled edges
- Prolific rebloomer; 8-10 buds per stem
- Blooms mid season
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade Requires soil with good drainage at all times of the year Fertilize in early spring and again after flowering Divide every 3-4 years
Height: 34-36 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: German Iris
Large, showy flowers with fuzzy "beards" on the lower petals. Sword-shaped gray-green foliage is sturdy and upright. A clump forming habit A garden classic, loved for its range of colors and fragrance. Excellent cutting flower.

