Partial Shade to Full Sun(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
Mature Spread
2-3 Feet
Growing Zones
4 to 9
Bearded irises are visually stunning and easy to grow, giving you plenty of reasons to add My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris to your outdoor space. This cultivar is technically known as Iris germanica, and it features the eye-catching fragrant flowers that are the hallmark of bearded irises. Red ruffled petals have pink and yellow accents near the eye, adding dimension to the already stunning blooms. Green lance-shaped foliage rounds out the look, creating a full appearance.
Plant My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris in a border to create a dazzling statement, or add this spring and summer bloomer to a mixed bed. Trim the long stems to showcase the flowers in an arrangement. This bearded iris is easy to grow and drought tolerant for added convenience. The plant is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a good option in areas where animals often cause damage.
My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris Care
This bearded iris is adaptable and can live in partial shade to full sun; however, plants grow best in higher light levels. This iris has average water needs and will require water during an extended dry spell. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil for best performance. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer annually in the spring.
Deadhead My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris to keep the plant looking neat and to encourage more blooms. Remove dead or damaged growth as necessary; all growth can be cut back in the fall. Divide the irises every few years to promote new and healthy growth.
My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris Spacing
Mature My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris plants stand 32 to 36 inches tall and grow 24 to 28 inches wide. Space bearded irises 24 inches apart when planting to create a full appearance.
My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 – 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 32 – 36 Inches
Mature Spread: 24 – 28 Inches
Spacing: 2 – 3 Feet
Habit: Clumping, Upright
Flower Color(s): Red
Flower Description: Red Shades
Bloom Period: Spring to Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green Shades
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Mass Planting
Features: Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer
Brand:
Common Name: My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Iris germanica ‘My Friend Jonathan’
