Lenora Pearl Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica 'Lenora Pearl'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Lenora Pearl Tall Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Soft and soothing, Lenora Pearl Iris (Iris germanica 'Lenora Pearl') is a lovely reblooming, ruffled blushing beauty with subtle color, fragrance and such easy care that it's almost out of this world! Featuring soft pale baby pink and an orange beard. You are sure to adore each ruffled and wavy petal.
The upright green sword-like leaves grow in dense clumps. These backdrops provide structure for a June flush and then a later rebloom for your enjoyment! Incredibly tolerant of a wide range of growing zones, soil types and moisture availability; Iris are perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike!
Planting and Application:
Enhance your home's foundation or a fence line with these low-maintenance plants. Highlight other plants with a row of Iris leaves as back-of-the-garden greenery all growing season! Iris are perfect for pollinator and perennial gardens, cottage beds and borders, in both sun or part shade! Add to a cutting garden for eye-catching floral bouquets!
Tolerant of Xeric conditions for use in the rock garden but also moisture for use around a Rain Garden or water feature! Small space gardens and planters of all sizes gain height and color with this small footprint, colorful plant. Don't worry about over-crowding, because Iris rhizomes won't mind sharing, just be sure to not let them be the ones getting smothered!
- Soft Blushing Pink Ruffled Petals & Orange Beard
- Fragrant & Reblooming
- Vertical Growth
- Soft Green Sword-Like Leaves
- Xeric, Borders & Edging, Containers & Pollinator Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Bearded Iris loves full sun and part shade, appreciating the latter when planted in the hottest of its preferred USDA zones 4-9. Iris are highly adaptable to soil and water, just be sure to water well to get established. They also appreciate a protective layer of mulch.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Adaptable Moisture & Soil Needs
- Mulch Well
- Deadhead for Repeat Bloom
- Divide Every Few Years
Add whisper-soft pink Lenora Pearl Reblooming Iris to your garden beds and borders this year! Order quality Bearded Iris rhizomes from Nature Hills and get guaranteed delivery right on time for fall bulb planting season based on your growing zone and climate!
