War Chief Bearded Iris
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
War Chief Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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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 RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-9
Rich deep-red blooms of the reblooming War Chief Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'War Chief') are top to bottom a dark, brick scarlet-red to smokey ruby red hue! Top to bottom, the flags and falls of this selection are through and through saturated color! The petals are wavy and curvy and have an illustrious sheen and fragrance too!
Pollinators and a few curious Hummingbirds will stop by for the nectar and you will love watching bumblebees dance in the fuzzy matching burgundy beards of each petal. You will frequently stop by for a whiff of the sweet Iris fragrance too!
The tall dark-green vertical spears rise up architecturally and become fantastic backdrops for the late summer bloom of these vigorous growers, long after the flowers fade. Cold and heat-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, these Bearded Iris grow up to 3 feet in height when in bloom but the clumps of rhizomes spread just 1-2 feet at maturity.
Planting and Application:
War Chief is perfect for perennial and Cottage beds, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial borders in the sun or part shade! Enhance your home's foundation with these upright low-maintenance perennials. Add rows to the back of garden borders to highlight all other plants delightfully all growing season! Groupings also maximize this incredible hue!
Add some intriguing color to a cutting garden for elegant bouquet blooms! The brick-red color mixed beautifully in the vase with smokey pinks, other brooding reds, bruised plums, and purples, muted yellow and orange, and hazy blues. Keep the theme going by mixing War Chief with Cinco de Mayo™ Rose, Twilite Prairieblues™ False Indigo, Rainbow Rhythm® Ruby Spider Daylily, and Artisan™ Red Ombre Coneflowers.
Small space garden plots and containers gain height and color with these small-footprint plants. Don't worry about over-crowding, because Iris rhizomes won't mind sharing, just be sure not to let them be the ones getting smothered! Bearded Iris can tolerate a bit of higher moisture as well as handle drought, so plant them around a Rain Garden or water feature or in the Rock Garden. Iris even works beautifully as a vertical element and spring thriller in container garden combinations
- Saturated Dark Red Blooms
- Fragrant & Intriguing Cut Flowers
- Vigorous Upright Growth
- Vibrant Green Spear-Like Foliage
- Space-Saving & Great in Containers
- Rows, Borders, Edging, Groupings, Easy En Masse & Pollinator Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Incredibly easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of growing zones, soil types, and moisture availability, Iris are perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike! German Iris loves full sun and in hotter climates appreciates some part shade in the afternoon. 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 as their rhizomes prefer to be partly out of the soil when planted.
Information About Bare Root Iris
Plant Iris about 15-18 inches apart. 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.
When planting, ensure 1/3rd of the rhizome is exposed to sunlight with the roots buried underneath. 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 them in the spring.
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Trim Stems in Late Autumn
- Pest, Deer & Rabbit-Resistant
Rely on quality Bearded Iris rhizomes of War Chief Iris for your garden this year and gain incredible flower power all summer! Order today from NatureHills.com and we guarantee delivery right on time for fall bulb planting season based on your growing zone and climate!
