Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Rustic Cedar' is a tall bearded iris, with huge, fragrant, lightly ruffled flowers in bright copper-yellow, with gold-yellow beards. Grow it in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, ideally dotted through herbaceous plants in groups of three or five.
For best results grow Iris 'Rustic Cedar' in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.
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Iris ‘Rustic cedar’ and wildlife
Iris ‘Rustic cedar’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
