Earl of Essex Bearded Iris Pieris avoid consistently wet or poorly

avoid consistently wet or poorly drained sites

native-style shrub that delivers privacy

it extends color well past early-season perennials and pairs naturally with ornamental grasses

well drained soil with slight acidity and rich organic content

Light Adjustment: Increase light gradually if growth stretches

Earl of Essex Bearded Iris Pieris avoid consistently wet or poorlyEarl of Essex Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Earl of Essex') Earl of Essex Bearded Iris is a vigorous reblooming tall bearded iris bearing classic plicata patterned blooms: pure white petals softly ruffled and edged and veined in eggplant tones. Early season flowers are followed by a reliable late summer to early fall rebloom on upright, architectural fans. Distinctive Features Elegant white standards and falls with eggplant stippling and veining