Iris 'Before the Storm'

Tall Bearded Iris

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Lightly fragrant, deep-dark purple bearded flowers.

Height

36-38 Inches

Spread

15-18 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

May-June

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

It is important to plant these so the top of the rhizome is showing. Planting them deeper will result in little flowering and susceptibility to diseases and other problems.

When to Divide

fall or spring after flowering

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea ), Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Fragrant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Gray-Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained