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"Bloomed beautifully — exactly what the description promised. Came packaged perfectly and arrived healthy."
Tall Bearded
SORDID LIVES - 2009 - TB
Hybridizer: Johnson (2009)
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$10.99
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This is a presale. Shipping will be mid to late July. SORDID LIVES - Tall Bearded Iris Pure-hearted white standards haloed in gold are in divine contrast to the raucously colored and blatantly ruffled falls. Falls blend from white to light yellow with centers wildly washed, mottled, and dotted rose magenta to darker rose over centers leaving wide blended bands of off-white to yellow. Hafts are veined and sanded plum. Add to it zany yellow gold beards and you have an unforgettable experience. Strong show stalks with 3-4 branches and 8-11 buds arise from clean, healthy purple base foliage.
A Note from Bonnie Iris rhizomes are best divided and transplanted after the plants finish blooming and have enough time to store nutrition in their roots. July through September is the best time to dig them up in Ohio. All Iris are grown on my farm and shipped from my home, bareroot with foliage and roots attached.BONUS rhizomes are always included at an average rate of 1 for every 5 purchased...my choice.
Planting Depth
Rhizome top exposed to sun
Spacing
12–18 inches apart
Soil
Well-drained, slightly alkaline
Water
Moderate — avoid overwatering
Fertilizer
Low nitrogen in early spring
Dividing
Every 3–4 years
Best Time to Plant
July through September
Companion Plants
Daylilies, Salvia, Lavender
★★★★★
"My absolute favorite iris. Came back stronger every year — so worth it."
★★★★☆
"Beautiful color, vigorous grower. Bonnie's farm ships quality rhizomes."
Pairs Well With
Varieties that complement SORDID LIVES - 2009 - TB in the garden
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