Iris ‘Earl Of Essex’

  • Rebloomer,
  • Great Bi Color,
  • Great Early Spring Color
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Iris ‘Earl Of Essex’

  • Rebloomer,
  • Great Bi Color,
  • Great Early Spring Color

(Tall Bearded Iris) Such a beautiful contrast of crisp white and royal purple is what Iris ‘Earl of Essex’ brings to the garden. Standing 35 inches tall when in bloom, ‘Earl of Essex’ is an early season bloomer bringing color to your spring to early summer garden. Grown in full sun to part shade, ‘Earl of Essex’ Iris is drought tolerant, salt tolerant and easy to grow. Grown in mass or as a focal point, Iris bring spring beauty to the garden. Enjoy ‘Earl of Essex’ Iris, a deer and rabbit resistant perennial. They flourish in any garden, but must have good drainage. They do not like their feet wet. Iris should be fertilized at least three time a year for best performance.

Iris germanica ‘Earl Of Essex’
Common Name: Tall Bearded Iris
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10What is my zone?
Max Height: 3 Feet
Max Spread: 3 Feet
Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Nature Attractions: Bee-Friendly
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Flower Color: Purple Shades
Soil Moisture Needs: Dry, Moderate
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Deciduous, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant
Design Use: Border, Massing, Specimen
Season of Interest (Flowering): Late Spring or Early Summer, Late Summer
Homeowner Tips

Learn more about growing tips and how to care for your Iris ‘Earl Of Essex’ and other Iris. See How to care for Iris.

For general growing tips and how to care for your perennials. View Garden Crossings How to care for Perennials page.

Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.

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