Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Bearded irises are visually stunning and easy to grow, giving you plenty of reasons to add My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris to your outdoor space. This cultivar is technically known as Iris germanica, and it features the eye-catching fragrant flowers that are the hallmark of bearded irises. Red ruffled petals have pink and yellow accents near the eye, adding dimension to the already stunning blooms. Green lance-shaped foliage rounds out the look, creating a full appearance.
Plant My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris in a border to create a dazzling statement, or add this spring and summer bloomer to a mixed bed. Trim the long stems to showcase the flowers in an arrangement. This bearded iris is easy to grow and drought tolerant for added convenience. The plant is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a good option in areas where animals often cause damage.
My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris Care
This bearded iris is adaptable and can live in partial shade to full sun; however, plants grow best in higher light levels. This iris has average water needs and will require water during an extended dry spell. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil for best performance. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer annually in the spring.
Deadhead My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris to keep the plant looking neat and to encourage more blooms. Remove dead or damaged growth as necessary; all growth can be cut back in the fall. Divide the irises every few years to promote new and healthy growth.
My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris Spacing
Mature My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris plants stand 32 to 36 inches tall and grow 24 to 28 inches wide. Space bearded irises 24 inches apart when planting to create a full appearance.
My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping, Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Red
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Early Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris
- Also Known As
- My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris
- Botanical Name
- Iris germanica 'My Friend Jonathan'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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