Perennials
Iris 'Invitation' (Tall Bearded Group)
Invitation bearded iris
Also known as: Iris germanica 'Invitation'
White upper petals sit above soft apricot-pink falls and orange beards. A very early bloomer with potential repeat bloom. Grow in well-drained garden soil.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 34 in. tall × Expanding clump wide
- Water
- Moderate; well drained
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–9 (nursery rating)
- Bloom
- White and apricot pink; spring. Rebloom varies.
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
- Tolerates dry conditions once established.
- Wet soil
- Does not tolerate swampy soil.
Keep in mind: Harmful if eaten; sap can irritate skin. Wear gloves when dividing.
Growing & care
- Rebloom
- Repeat flowering depends on climate and 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 Invitation. Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company. Resized, uncropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.