We feature a wide variety of iris here at MapleWalk Garden: Japanese (also known as ensata), Siberian (called siberica) and bearded (aka germanica). Our frilly, dramatic bearded irises bloom April and May, and our Japanese irises - with their massive, palm-wide flat blooms - arrive in June as the finale to a beautiful season in the iris garden.  

Irises perform well in any organic-rich soil where moisture can be consistently provided. They are quite happy in a shallow pond or bog but can be grown in normal soils as well. Acidic conditions are necessary, so do not add lime to the soil. Plant in full sun or afternoon shade.