Bearded Iris 'Brown Lasso' – German Bearded Iris, Perennial Rhizome

A sophisticated stunner in the border, Bearded Iris 'Brown Lasso' (Iris germanica) is a clump-forming perennial that produces eye-catching flowers with deep yellow standards above light violet falls trimmed in warm brown edges — all crowned with a matching yellow beard. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it's drought tolerant, extremely hardy across Zones 3–10, and a long-lived addition to any sunny garden bed.

Plant Details

• Color: Deep yellow standards; light violet falls with brown edges; yellow beard
• Height: 24" (60 cm) foliage; up to 36" with flowers
• Spread: 24"
• Bloom Time: Late spring – early summer
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — excellent for warm, dry climates
• USA Grown

Planting Instructions

• Plant in a full sun location — rhizomes need plenty of sun to bloom well.
• Do not plant too deep — the rhizome should sit at or just at the soil surface, not buried.
• Space plants approximately 18" apart for mass plantings.
• Plant in average to evenly moist, well-draining soil. Will not tolerate standing water.
• Not particular about soil type or pH; somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.

Care Tips

• Grows at a medium rate; can live approximately 10 years under ideal conditions.
• Flower stalks may benefit from staking in exposed sites or very rich soils.
• Extremely drought tolerant once established.
• Many bearded iris varieties are fragrant or reblooming — check variety notes for specifics.