Perennials
Iris 'Bernice’s Legacy'
Bernice’s Legacy tall bearded iris
Also known as: Iris germanica 'Bernice’s Legacy'
Rich garnet petals and bronze-yellow beards give this tall iris a warm, velvety appearance. Keep rhizome tops near the soil surface.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 32 in. tall
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–9
- Bloom
- Garnet red; spring, with possible rebloom.
Sizes & prices
- #1$19.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid soggy rhizomes.
- Deer & rabbits
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Harmful if eaten; sap can irritate skin. Wear gloves when dividing.
Growing & care
- Spacing
- 12–24 in. apart
- Rebloom
- Repeat flowering depends on growing conditions.
- Fall cleanup
- After a hard frost, remove old leaves, stems and nearby debris to reduce overwintering iris-borer eggs.
- Maintenance
- Remove finished flower stems where they meet the foliage. Tidy yellow or damaged leaves while preserving healthy green leaves.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
Botanical name: Kew Science.
Photo: Ball Horticultural Company image library · Authorized promotional use
Image notes: Iris Bernice's Legacy. Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company. Resized, uncropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.