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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 Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 32 - 36 Inches |
Mature Spread: 24 - 28 Inches |
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
Habit: Clumping, Upright |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Flower Description: Red Shades |
Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Green Shades |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: N/A |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Mass Planting |
Features: Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
Brand: |
Common Name: My Friend Jonathan Tall Bearded Iris |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Iris germanica 'My Friend Jonathan' |
- SKU:
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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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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.