Bloomsz Iris germanica Mother Earth (12 pack)-SUPER SAVER PACK Derived from the Greek word for rainbow, Bloomsz Iris germanica Mother Earth is a re-blooming variety with large, ruffled petals of lavender, beige, and ivory. Blue-green sword-shaped leaves surround strong stalks that bearing up to 9 flowers. This ever popular variety is eye-catching at the back of borders and beds and a subtle beauty in bouquets and arrangements. Multiply rapidly. Require minimal care. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Can be grown in containers as well as in borders and beds. Make excellent additions to spring cut-flower arrangements. Pefer full sun to light shade. Grows 28-48" tall. Plant 12-24 apart. Perennial in Zones 4-10; dig and store indoors in colder areas. Growing Instructions: Bearded German Iris: Select a site that drains well and receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Loosen the soil and form a mound in the center with the top of the mound slightly below the level of the ground. Place the rhizome at the top of the mound and gently spread the roots downward permitting the leaf-fan to show above ground level. Place the remaining soil into the hole and tamp down around the rhizome and roots. Water thoroughly and water deeply during dry periods. Plants should be spaced 12-24 apart. Cut back the flowering stem after blooms have faded and trim foliage into a fan shape of approximately 12.