This ruffled Iris, Iris germanica ‘Earl of Essex’ has regal, standout flowers. The standards and falls of the plant have white centers with purple edges and veins and light orangish-yellow beards. With strong stalks, these blooms reach about 3 feet tall! With such unique blooms, this plant has earned its title. It blooms in the early summer and reblooms later in the year!

Iris germanica ‘Earl of Essex’ likes full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil. Bearded irises look great when used in a mass planting to create a striking visual. The long stalks create great cut flowers. It is considered drought tolerant once established.