bearded iris
Whiskered garden bloom
A bearded iris is a type of iris flower distinguished by the fuzzy, hair-like growth along the center of its lower petals—the "beard." These showy perennials come in nearly every color and are garden staples, blooming in late spring.
The bearded irises along the fence put on quite a show this year.
Colored bloom segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
- pistilSeed-producing flower organ
sepals · falls · standards · pollination · nectar · pollinator · inflorescence · perennial
Refracted light arc
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- hueColor's specific character
- violetSmall five-petaled wildflower
- indigoPlant-derived blue dye
blue · yellow · orange · purple · white · bronze · pink · black
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- decorativeServing to beautify
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- borderOuter edge or limit
- accentRegional speech pattern
specimen · colorful · bedding · cottage garden · cut flower · vase · arrangement · focal point
Fostering growth through care
- rhizomesHorizontal subterranean stem structures
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- dividingSeparating into parts
watering · fertilizing · soil · sunlight · propagation · planting · zones · transplanting
petals
Colored bloom segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
pistil · sepals · falls · standards · pollination · nectar · pollinator · inflorescence · perennial · cultivar
rainbow
Refracted light arc
indigo · blue · yellow · orange · purple · white · bronze · pink · black · bicolor
landscaping
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- decorativeServing to beautify
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- borderOuter edge or limit
accent · specimen · colorful · bedding · cottage garden · cut flower · vase · arrangement · focal point · ruffled
cultivation
Fostering growth through care
- rhizomesHorizontal subterranean stem structures
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
dividing · watering · fertilizing · soil · sunlight · propagation · planting · zones · transplanting · drainage
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
fragrance · essence · olfactory · sweet-smelling · perfumed · potpourri · sachets · fixative · powdery