Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Minted Gold' is an intermediate bearded iris, with ruffled standard and fall petals are bright gold in colour, with orange-gold beards.
Grow it in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, ideally dotted through herbaceous plants in groups of three or five. Iris 'Minted Gold' is also suitable for planting on slopes or in windy areas.
For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.
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Iris ‘Minted gold’ and wildlife
Iris ‘Minted gold’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
