Garden Story

Some flowers simply bloom. Others leave an impression.

Art Deco is one of those unforgettable irises that quietly commands attention. Its striking contrast of rich blue-violet and crisp white evokes timeless elegance, while its beautifully stitched petals create the appearance of fine hand-painted artwork. Like the architectural movement that inspired its name, Art Deco is bold, sophisticated, and effortlessly refined.

As one of the first tall bearded irises to bloom each spring, Art Deco announces the arrival of the season with grace. Whether planted in sweeping drifts or nestled among your favorite perennials, this remarkable iris offers a display you'll look forward to year after year.

🌿 Garden Reflection

The first flowers of spring always feel a little magical.

After months of waiting, they remind us that beauty has been quietly preparing beneath the soil all along.

Art Deco is one of those flowers that rewards patience—and makes every spring feel like a fresh beginning.

🌸 Why We Love It

At Blue Buddha Farm, we're always drawn to varieties that feel timeless.

Art Deco has all the qualities we look for in an exceptional iris: dependable performance, elegant form, and a color combination that's both dramatic and refined. It begins blooming very early in the season, extending the joy of spring just a little longer, and its lightly sweet fragrance is a welcome bonus when planted along walkways or near outdoor seating.

🌼 Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Iris germanica

Type: Tall Bearded Iris (TB)

Flower Form: Standard

Height: Approximately 33 inches

Bloom Time: Very Early Spring

Fragrance: Slightly Fragrant

Color: Deep blue-violet standards with white center markings above white falls delicately stitched in blue-violet.

Beard Color: Yellow with blue tips

Rebloom: No

Hybridizer: Schreiner

Introduced: 1997

Awards:
• Honorable Mention – 1999
• Award of Merit – 2003

Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9

Sun: Full Sun

Deer Resistant: Yes

Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Excellent Cut Flower: Yes

🏡 Perfect For

• Cottage Gardens

• Iris Collections

• Pollinator Gardens

• Perennial Borders

• Cutting Gardens

• Foundation Plantings

🌸 Create the Look

Art Deco pairs beautifully with:

• White Peonies

• Purple Salvia

• Foxglove

• Columbine

• Nepeta

• Allium

• White Garden Phlox

Its cool blue and white tones also pair beautifully with silver foliage and soft pastel perennials for a calming spring display.

🌱 Planting Guide

Plant your iris rhizome in late summer through fall for the strongest spring performance.

Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Create a small mound of soil, spread the roots over the mound, and position the rhizome so the top remains just above the soil surface. Planting too deeply is one of the most common reasons irises fail to bloom.

Space plants 12–24 inches apart to allow room for future growth and healthy air circulation.

🌿 Care Guide

Water thoroughly after planting to help establish roots. Once established, bearded irises are remarkably drought tolerant and require little maintenance.

After flowering, remove spent bloom stalks while allowing the foliage to remain until it naturally begins to decline. Dividing every three to five years helps maintain vigorous plants and abundant blooms.

📦 What You'll Receive

Each order includes one healthy, field-grown Art Deco Tall Bearded Iris rhizome, carefully inspected, individually labeled, and packaged with care by Blue Buddha Farm.

To reduce paper waste, planting and care instructions are available on our website, where you'll always find the most up-to-date growing information.

🌿 Growing with Intention

At Blue Buddha Farm, we believe a garden is more than a collection of flowers—it's a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and celebrate the beauty of every season.

Every bulb, rhizome, and tuber is carefully selected for its beauty, performance, and the joy it brings to the garden. Whether you're planting a single bloom or creating a garden filled with color, we hope each season reminds you to pause and appreciate nature's quiet miracles.

"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change."

— Buddha

Grow with Intention. Bloom with Wonder.

🌿 Blue Buddha Farm