Several types of beardless iris are listed. This iris grows to 1 and a half feet and has yellow flowers veined with brownish purple. It needs a rich soil with lots of humus and may be more difficult to grow than I. siberica. The flowers are yellow and produced in May or June. It produces light blue flowers and grows 2 to 3 feet tall.
Varieties are available producing flowers of some color other than light blue.
This iris grows 2 to 4 feet tall and dislikes transplanting. Propagation of most beardless iris is by spring or fall division of the fibrous roots. Spring is preferred by some types. Some of the pests which attack bearded iris may be seen on these. Visuals associated with this text.