Iris varieties span an extraordinary spectrum of colors, forms, and bloom habits, offering gardeners everything from delicate miniatures to bold, architectural giants that anchor and elevate the landscape. At Martin Garden Center, we carry a vast array of colorful Bearded Iris as well as the variegated Zebra Iris varieties. These are sold as rhizomes in the early fall and as 8" plants in the late fall and spring.

Bearded Iris (Iris germanica or German Iris) hold a unique place among perennial plants because they offer architectural presence, unforgettable fragrance, and a bloom cycle that feels almost ceremonial in the spring garden. Their upright, sword‑like foliage provides architectural structure even before the flowers open. When the flowers do arrive, they deliver an unmatched range of colors, patterns, and forms—from velvety dark tones to luminous pastels—often accompanied by a sweet, distinctive fragrance. They thrive in lean soils, shrug off drought, and return reliably year after year, making them both resilient and low‑maintenance. Watch for reblooming Bearded Iris varieties in our online tuber sale. These rebloomers provide extra value by sending up a second flush of flowers in late summer to early fall, extending the iris season long after spring has passed. Altogether, bearded iris offer a rare blend of beauty, durability, and sculptural presence that elevates any landscape.

Pallida Zebra Iris sport pale lavender blue spring blooms paired with variegated white & green or yellow & green foliage that brings lively color, elegance and structure to the garden long after the blooms fade.