There’s something quietly theatrical about the moment a bearded iris opens — those ruffled, layered petals unfurling in late spring like a secret finally told. Elaine Per (Iris germanica ‘Elaine Per’) is a reblooming selection that earns its place in your garden twice over, delivering color in late spring and often returning again in late summer to early fall.
Plant your rhizomes in full sun with excellent drainage — this is non-negotiable. Set them just at the soil surface so the top of the rhizome basks in warmth rather than rotting in moisture. Once established, these plants shrug off heat and dry spells with ease. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9, they grow 24–36 inches tall and spread 18–24 inches wide, making them well-suited for sunny borders or cutting gardens. Remove spent bloom stalks after each flowering cycle to keep things tidy and encourage that second flush.
Stop by Phytu in Bellevue to find Elaine Per and other reblooming bearded iris selections ready to plant.
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