Stairway to Heaven Bearded IrisThe peaceful blue and white, ruffled blooms reach toward the sky on tall, strong stems. Perfect for the back of the border and as a backdrop for shorter plants in front. Long stems hold 8 10 buds each, creating lots of color early to midseason. Grows 38 40 inches tall. Zones 4 9.

They're great for snacking

Easy to manage

Easy to care for and provide so much to the landscape

In the springtime

trellis or fence

self-supporting canes mature to a manageable 4-8 ft

with a 4"-deep bucket front

sophisticated look

The plants grow 4-5 ft

waiting patiently for you

It provides the drainage that outdoor planters need to allow for heavy rains and to protect against potential over-watering

they can be grown as perennials