Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Spirit of Memphis'

$19⁹⁹

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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
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

Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Iris germanica 'Spirit of Memphis'
Growing Zones

3-9
Mature Height

2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread

1 - 2 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate to Low
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Golden Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Autumn
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Fall

Growing Zones 3-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Who knew Memphis was yellow at its core? The city of blues, country, and rock-n-roll deserves an Iris that glows as brightly as its spirit! The Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Spirit of Memphis').

This re-blooming Iris screams "Hello! Here I am! Isn't life beautiful?" With its vibrant yellows and easy-to-grow nature, this gardener's delight will brighten any gardener's or passerby's day, helping life be as brilliant as this easy-going Iris! Complemented by ever so slight dark purple streaks at the bases of their falls that accent the fuzzy yellow beards.

The Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris features multiple buds on each stem that erupt with buttery yellow blooms. The Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris's flowers are hefty in size and rich in color. They are awash with bright, bright yellow from their standards to their beards to their ruffled falls. This charmer has delicately veined white and mustard signals that encourage a closer look!

Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9, and when in bloom this Tall Bearded Iris variety can reach 2-3 feet in height, and its clumps of sword-like green vertical foliage can spread 12-18 inches wide!

Planting and Application:

While its buttery color will evoke thoughts of popcorn, this yummy Iris smells much sweeter! Perfect addition to include gold blooms in your cut flower garden and floral arrangements! This sweet scent attracts smiles as well as a wide range of Pollinators and Hummingbirds! So, you can locate yours under your favorite window or along your foundation to enjoy loads of winged visitors!

This midseason bloomer will pop with sunshine in mid-spring and again in late summer. When this beauty isn't blooming, it still creates a lovely addition to an herbaceous border! It's even happy to add cheer to a sloped embankment where its deer-resistant and low-maintenance nature will come in handy.

Brighten your yard with this brilliant iris by using it as a glowing addition around your mailbox, birdbath, or garden bench. Add a pop of yellow to your cottage garden or yard with a mass planting of these. This gilded beauty works beautifully as a thriller and vertical element in the container garden too!

Award-Winning Illuminated Violet Ruffled
Refined Fragrant Cut Flowers
Vertical Clumps of Green Sword-Like Foliage
Attracts Pollinators & Hummingbirds
Containers, Beds & Borders, Backdrops, Mass Plantings & Specimens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

The Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris prefers full sun or partial shade. So, you can locate yours under your favorite window or along your foundation. As long as it's planted in moderate to low moisture in quick-draining soil this Iris can perform well. Cover the roots with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to hold moisture in the soil better and insulate the rhizomes.

For the best reblooms, provide your Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris with fertilizer in early spring and the beginning of July. This bubbly bloomer is drought-tolerant most of the year and likes deep watering after it blooms.

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. Container plants are well-grown in the nursery for several years in their container to establish a strong root system.

When planting Iris, which are best planted in early to mid-fall, 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/Partial Shade Locations
Well-Drained Enriched Soil
Moderate Moisture Needs
Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Back in Late Autumn
Seldom Bothered By Deer, Rabbits & Squirrels

Don't let your garden lack color. If you need a reliable bloomer that bursts with brilliant yellows, you need a Spirit of Memphis Tall Bearded Iris. Order one for yourself today with the help of NatureHills.com!