Zesting Lemons 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
Zesting Lemons Tall Bearded Iris highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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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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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Nothing adds the perfect brightness and zing to a dish like lemon zest. But did you know the Zesting Lemons Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Zesting Lemons') has the same ability to add brightness and cheer to your landscape? This refreshing beauty is as sweet and tart as lemon meringue pie and will light up your garden with its gleaming yellows.
The Zesting Lemons Tall Bearded Iris is the belle of the ball mid-spring with its romantic frilly gown and energetic crown. This graceful Iris has orange beards that peek out above its creamy yellow falls that transition to lemon-yellow along its margins. With white standards rimmed with yellow to match, this Iris is a burst of sunshine and is as refreshing as a tall glass of lemonade!
Bright color and scent: This Tall Bearded Iris is sure to attract the attention of your local pollinators and Hummingbirds, they will find it hard to resist the Zesting Lemons Tall Bearded Iris's flowers! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9, and growing 3 feet in height and spreading a foot wide or more. The clumps of sword-like green leaves add an architectural element to your landscape!
Planting and Application:
This Iris adds wonder and joy to a mixed perennial border or as a foundation border. It pairs well with early-season and late-season bloomers to keep your garden colorful all spring. Its charming shape makes it ideal for Cottage gardens, too! A must-have for the cutting garden, and Pollinator border, you'll love how this perennial melds into formal and informal settings in the sun!
What about when it's not in bloom? The Zesting Lemons Tall Bearded Iris remains handsome even when its flowers fade. Its long, sword-shaped foliage is a medium green to keep your garden lively. Its strong leaves make it perfect for the mixed perennial border.
Go big and plant drifts of these easily naturalizing perennials for en-mass plantings that will light up the landscape! Or for more intimate settings, this beauty works beautifully as a thriller and vertical element in the container garden too!
- Bright Yellow Blooms
- Easy to Care For & Grow
- Attracts Beneficial Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Fresh Fragrance - Incredible Cut Flower Bouquets
- Containers, Beds & Borders, Backdrops, Mass Plantings & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
It's rare to find a flower that is so reliable, gorgeous, and easy to grow. Well, lucky you! You found the perfect balance!
The Zesting Lemons Tall Bearded Iris doesn't require much maintenance. It does best in full sun and some partial shade, and appreciates being planted on a small mound of soil where the water can easily fall away. It doesn't like its roots wet or sitting in water, so well-drained soil is best. Once established, this German Iris variety is relatively drought tolerant! Cover the roots with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to hold moisture in the soil better and insulate the 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. 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 & Some Afternoon Shade
- Any Type Of Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture
- Deadhead For A Clean Look & Prune Down In Late Autumn
- Easy to Care For & Grow!
Encourage some smiles around your neighborhood with the Zesting Lemons Tall Bearded Iris. It will light up your spring year after year with its luminous yellows! Order one today!
