Dame de Coeur Tall Bearded Iris
Iris germanica 'Dame de Coeur'
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Dame de Coeur 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, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
An Iris dressed to impress, Dame de Coeur Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Dame de Coeur') is ready to make all the genteel lads at the ball swoon! Adding one to your Iris is sure to add a pop of color to your color pallet while bringing in eager callers to your garden parlors!
This Iris's petals are a mahogany red along the edges that lightens up into a charismatic burnt orange near its center. The ombre effect is matched by its blazing orange beard that rivals even the most fashionable designer skirts.
Oh, and to be a fluttering Pollinator who will come across such a delectable treat! Hummingbirds, Butterflies, and bees alike will stop by for a snack and rest on the ruffled blossoms! They'll bring your garden to life while you sit back and watch those pretty wings! You will certainly want to plant a few extra to ensure they won't go hungry when you snip a few of the sturdy stems for your bouquets indoors!
Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9, these adaptable, versatile, and deer-resistant Tall Bearded Iris perennial rhizomes for a wide range of US gardeners! Growing 35 inches in height when in bloom, and the sword-like foliage has good manners and only creates polite clumps 12 - 18 inches wide.
Planting and Application:
There's no shortage of ways to incorporate Dame de Coeur into your garden! Its handsome gray-green foliage makes a stunning backdrop for your shorter perennials and the blossoms are on stems that grow to be quite tall. Line a tired evergreen hedge or your home's foundation in the vertical texture and radiant blossoms!
Dramatic edging along paths and sidewalks, and your driveway, the enticing blooms will make you linger a moment to take in their beauty and their scent! Add some fringe to the steps leading to your front door or around a seating area in your sunny backyard. Groupings and mass drifts look fantastic and amplify the dramatic hue! Mix with other mauve, rosy, and orange blooms in the landscape!
They'll certainly be tall enough to work well towards the back of your perennial gardens! No need to worry about whether it'll be seen, Dame de Coeur prides itself on being one of the most noticeable in the crowd! Hardy enough for Rock Gardens, and frilly enough for the Cottage border, Dame de Coeur fits right into formal and informal settings alike!
Even in containers and mixed planters, Dame de Coeur is a grand thriller and focal point! Plant in large groupings with a spiller around the edges, or as a vertical planting among fillers and spillers on your porch, patio, and balcony!
- Rosy-Mahogany Colored Petals & Blazing Orange Beards
- Splashed of Raspberry & Gold Over Heavily Ruffled Petals
- Gorgeous Gray-Green Sword-Like Foliage
- Container Specimens & Luxurious Cut Flowers
- Fantastic in Mass Plantings, Groupings, Edging & Backdrop Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Flowering best in full sun, Iris in hotter climates appreciate afternoon shade. Any well-drained soil with regular moderate moisture access is suitable for these rhizomes since they despise soggy soil. All plants appreciate 3-4 inches of arborist mulch around their root systems, and Bearded Iris are actually drought tolerant once established!
Divide every few years and it's recommended you deadhead after the flowers fade. Trim all the foliage back in the autumn once it yellows and cover the rhizomes loosely with compost, mulch, or evergreen boughs for the winter. Deer, Rabbits, and Squirrels seldom eat these perennials or their rhizomes.
Information About Bare Root Iris
Bare root Iris are shipped as nice fresh-cut divisions with two to three fans of green tops. Keep in mind each Iris variety can have slightly different-sized roots.
Be sure to set your Iris up for success by planting it in the fall in a shallow hole with a hill of soil at its center. Place the rhizome on the hill and bury it with enough soil to leave the top of the rhizome exposed. Note, that it's best to cover the rhizome with a thin layer of mulch or leaves to protect it during the coldest months but make sure to uncover it in the spring.
- Full Sun & Some Shade
- Easy Care In Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Low Maintenance -Deadhead In Spring & Prune Back After Foliage Yellows
- Deer, Rabbit & Squirrel Seldom Bother These Perennials
Luscious ruffles, rose and orange, the Dame de Coeur will be a coquettish beauty when added to your garden Order from our expert growers at Nature Hills Nursery today!
