Iris germanica 'Raptor Red' ~ Raptor Red Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Raptor Red' ~ Raptor Red Bearded IrisRaptor Red Bearded Iris is a herbaceous semi evergreen perennial with no bulb, spreading with rhizomes instead and forming a clumping habit. Its long sword like foliage fans upwards and sturdy stalks that hold the flower heads grow from the center of the plant. The large fragrant ruffled flowers have deep wine red to burgundy standards and falls with golden beards, and bloom from late spring into summer. Prefers partial sun and rich, moist well

Raptor Red Bearded Iris is a herbaceous semi-evergreen perennial with no bulb, spreading with rhizomes instead and forming a clumping habit.  Its long sword-like foliage fans upwards and sturdy stalks that hold the flower heads grow from the center of the plant.  The large fragrant ruffled flowers have deep wine red to burgundy standards and falls with golden beards, and bloom from late spring into summer.  Prefers partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly, then occasionally once established.  Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering.  Some major issues can be soft root, crown rot, and leaf spot. Watch for molting and remove any affected leaves.  Avoid overcrowding and too much shade to lessen the chance of these issues.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Joe Pye Weed, Coral Bells, Sedge

IMAGES: Roberta F., Iris selce 090508, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Ying, DSC03956

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.