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Zone: 3OUI MADAME BEARDED IRIS
Iris germanica 'Oui Madame' ('Oui Madame' Bearded Iris) is quite popular for its elegant, sophisticated coloring and prolific springtime bloom, even though it is typically a once-blooming variety. This vigorous cultivar reaches a stately height of up to 3-4 feet, presenting large, ruffled flowers on strong stalks. The blooms feature an alluring color shift: they open as a deeper, rich lavender and gracefully fade to a soft lilac. This pastel palette is instantly contrasted and energized by a bright, vibrant orange beard at the center of the falls, often with a white or yellow wash emanating around it, creating a striking focal point in the late spring to early summer garden.
To thrive, 'Oui Madame' requires a location that receives at least six hours of full sun daily and, critically, excellent drainage in the soil to prevent the rhizomes from rotting. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-10, 'Oui Madame' is drought-tolerant once established and notably resistant to deer and rabbits. While it does not reliably rebloom like 'Immortality' or 'Mariposa Autumn', its long-lasting, heavy spring display, featuring 8 to 10 buds per stalk, ensures weeks of high-impact color, making it a superb choice for perennial borders and a beautiful, long-stemmed cut flower.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: For Iris germanica types - Plant in well-draining, sunny soil. When planting, ensure the top of the rhizome is slightly exposed to the air; burying it too deep is a common cause of rot. Water regularly to establish, but avoid overwatering, as this plant prefers drier conditions than many other perennials. Remove spent flower stalks at the base once blooming finishes to maintain a tidy appearance and support plant health.
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