Absolute Treasure Bearded Iris

A fitting name for a sky-blue beauty

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Product variants

flowering dateBlooms late spring to early summer
hardiness zone4-9
height42 - 60 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship as#1 RHIZOME
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

Pastel blue standards and falls
Pleasing fragrance
Light yellow beards

Rarely does a name capture the essence of a flower so completely. Absolute Treasure is a covetable, unique iris with pastel blue beauty and a heavenly fragrance. Noted for its superior flower form and seductive perfume, this soft blue iris has won the Wister Medal, Dykes Medal, an Honorable Mention, an Award of Merit, and our hearts. Absolute Treasure is an absolute favorite in our test gardens, where its heavily ruffled blooms and light yellow veining shine all day long. A sky blue bloom with butter-yellow beards, Absolute Treasure grows beautifully in various climates. Easy to grown and deer-resistant. Iris germanica "Absolute Treasure"

Product Details

botanical nameIris germanica 'Absolute Treasure'
flowering dateBlooms late spring to early summer
flower colorYellow, Blue
flower form41/2" flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
formPerennial (rhizome)
growth rateMedium
hardiness zone4-9
height42 - 60 inches
planting instructionsSet rhizome so only bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
pruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
shipping seasonFall
ship as#1 RHIZOME
soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
spacing18 - 24 inches
spread12 - 24 inches
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
watering requirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:

2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone	Select Iris & Daylilies
3A-4B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5A	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
7A	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
7B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-6B: 10/23/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/6/23