Iris germanica ‘Clarence’
‘Clarence’ is a beloved reblooming bearded iris known for its beautiful two-tone blooms featuring soft white standards and lavender-blue falls. The elegant flowers appear in spring and often return for a second show later in the season, providing extended color in the garden.
Growing 2–3 feet tall, ‘Clarence’ produces sturdy flower stalks above classic sword-like foliage, making it a standout in perennial beds, borders, and cottage gardens. Its graceful blooms also make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
This hardy iris thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, where its rhizomes can stay warm and dry. Plant rhizomes shallowly with the tops slightly exposed, spacing plants 12–24 inches apart to allow for good air circulation. Once established, ‘Clarence’ is drought tolerant and easy to maintain, making it a reliable perennial for many garden styles.
Plant Details
Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Moderate during establishment; avoid overwatering
Soil: Well-drained soil, neutral to slightly acidic
Spacing: 12–24 inches apart
Height: 24–36 inches
Bloom Time: Spring with potential rebloom later in the season
Garden Highlights
• Elegant white and lavender-blue two-tone blooms
• Reblooming variety for extended seasonal color
• Hardy, long-lived perennial
• Excellent for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers
• Low maintenance once established
Care Tip: Divide clumps every 3–4 years in late summer to maintain plant vigor and encourage abundant flowering.
