Stepping Out Tall 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
Stepping Out Tall Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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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 RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 3-9
With delicately ruffled, dark-violet petals and violet-edged, snowy-white lower petals, Stepping Out Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Stepping Out') creates an aesthetic contrast that is sure to garner the attention and admiration of any onlookers stepping by your garden!
Backed by clumps of strappy, upright green leaves upon tall waving stems, your Stepping Out Tall Bearded Iris is a flowering perennial that is easy to grow, hardy, and pest-resistant. 'Stepping Out' is a favorite among pollinators, yet deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The blossoms rise above the earth on deep-green, willowy stems
This Bearded Iris, also called German Iris, has garnered quite a reputation! Since its introduction, it has won numerous awards and is still listed as one of the top ten in the American Iris Society's, "100 Most Popular Bearded Iris" list. Producing such a gorgeous flower, it is easy to see why it has earned such acclaim! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9, the 38-inch tall stems only spread about 2 feet wide.
Planting and Application:
These incredibly showy two-tone blooms stand out among other plants not only because of their vibrant colors, but also their height! Soaring over most perennials, the tall flowering wands wave in the breeze! Pollinators galore will fly by for a sip of nectar, and you may even see a Hummingbird or two!
Amplify this effect by planting Stepping Out in groupings or long rows as backdrops, along pathways and your home's foundation, or as groupings throughout mixed Perennial borders, Rock Gardens, and Cottage gardens!
The 2-foot spread of these perennial plants are great for container gardening thrillers, so you can enjoy these vibrant flowers and their vertical textured leaves anywhere sunny, even if you have no room left in your landscape! Don't forget to snip some of the strong stems for fabulous floral bouquet additions too!
- Dramatic Purple Flowers With White Splashed & Speckled Petals
- Pollinator-Friendly & Profuse Bloomer
- Bee, Butterfly & Hummingbird Friendly
- Fragrant & Wonderful Cut Flowers
- Tall Strong Stems & Strappy Upright Foliage Clumps
- Sun Landscapes, Pollinator Gardens, Groupings & Containers
#ProPlantTips For Care
Tall Bearded Iris are clump-forming perennials that grow via spreading underground rhizomes. Iris will grow best in full sun locations of your garden but appreciate some afternoon shade in hotter growing zones. Iris prefers to be planted in well-draining, average to moist soil but can manage drier conditions as well.
Top-dress with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect the rhizomes, which prefer to be partly planted in the ground instead of planted deeply. Deadhead the flowers as they fade and trim back the foliage when it yellows in the autumn. Every 3-5 years, divide the clumps to keep them growing vigorously.
This delightful plant is relatively low maintenance and hardy. Deer and rabbits seldom bother with them and they have few pests and diseases when kept stress-free.
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Trim Stems in Late Autumn
- Pest, Deer & Rabbit-Resistant
Stepping Out Tall Bearded Iris is an apt name for this award-winning form of German Iris. Its beauty is akin to being "all dressed up for a night on the town", and is sure to bring that same elegance and excitement to your yard year after year. Order yours at NatureHills.com today!
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, make sure 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.
