{"product_id":"preorder-ships-fall-2026-art-deco-tall-bearded-iris-rhizome-award-of-merit-winner-blue-buddha-farm","title":"PREORDER Ships Fall 2026 | Art Deco Tall Bearded Iris Rhizome | Award of Merit Winner | Blue Buddha Farm","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1n1y62l\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"790\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGarden Story\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eSome flowers simply bloom. Others leave an impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19857fe\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e🌿 Garden Reflection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eThe first flowers of spring always feel a little magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eAfter months of waiting, they remind us that beauty has been quietly preparing beneath the soil all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eArt Deco is one of those flowers that rewards patience—and makes every spring feel like a fresh beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vgphiw\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e🌸 Why We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eAt Blue Buddha Farm, we're always drawn to varieties that feel timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eArt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1tdau4g\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e🌼 Quick Facts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eIris germanica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall Bearded Iris (TB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Early Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Fragrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue-violet standards with white center markings above white falls delicately stitched in blue-violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eBeard Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow with blue tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eRebloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003eHybridizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schreiner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Honorable Mention – 1999\u003cbr\u003e• Award of Merit – 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 3–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eExcellent Cut Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1y8gdub\" data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003e🏡 Perfect For\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003e• Cottage Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e• Iris Collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e• Pollinator Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e• Perennial Borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e• Cutting Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003e• Foundation Plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"9wphq0\" data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003e🌸 Create the Look\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003eArt Deco pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e• White Peonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003e• Purple Salvia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003e• Foxglove\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003e• Columbine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e• Nepeta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e• Allium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003e• White Garden Phlox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003eIts cool blue and white tones also pair beautifully with silver foliage and soft pastel perennials for a calming spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3401\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"128tbjq\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003e🌱 Planting Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003ePlant your iris rhizome in late summer through fall for the strongest spring performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3869\"\u003eSpace plants 12–24 inches apart to allow room for future growth and healthy air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1hu36ei\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3891\"\u003e🌿 Care Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003eWater thoroughly after planting to help establish roots. Once established, bearded irises are remarkably drought tolerant and require little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4252\"\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4257\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"ugurzs\" data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4283\"\u003e📦 What You'll Receive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4456\"\u003eEach order includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4368\"\u003eone healthy, field-grown Art Deco Tall Bearded Iris rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully inspected, individually labeled, and packaged with care by Blue Buddha Farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003eTo reduce paper waste, planting and care instructions are available on our website, where you'll always find the most up-to-date growing information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"9gu7gu\" data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4641\"\u003e🌿 Growing with Intention\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4812\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"5092\"\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5182\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5182\"\u003e\"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5184\" data-end=\"5192\"\u003e— Buddha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5237\"\u003eGrow with Intention. 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