Healthy Grown in Tennessee, Bare Root Iris (1) Rhizome.

Bearded Iris 'Wings At Dawn' (Schreiners, registered 2014) is a Tall Bearded (TB) iris reaching a stately 46 inches (117 cm) in height and blooming during the midseason. Space-Age TB.

​Its beautifully ruffled flowers feature soft, warm yellow-orange standards and style arms resting above wide falls that are pure, icy white in the center and framed by a delicate, pale lavender-violet margin.

​Bright orange beards extend outward and transform into prominent, dramatic horns at the tips, creating a striking, sculptural design that lends the bloom its angelic name.

​Well-branched, towering 46-inch stalks carry a strong bud count on robust stems, ensuring a highly durable and extended bloom cycle that earned this magnificent cultivar an American Iris Society Honorable Mention.

​With its grand, structural height and captivating winged form, this unique showpiece commands immediate attention from any point in the midseason garden.

 All Irises are fresh offsets dug directly from my garden .Shipped with trimmed fans, they may bloom the following season, though some requre extra time to settle in. 

Planting

• Open your package right away and plant or pot your irises immediately.
• The first planting is the hardest part—after that, irises are easy.
• For spring planting, set the rhizome in garden soil and place a large rock on top until you see new growth. This keeps it stable, conserves moisture, and deters deer and squirrels.
• For high-value irises, you can start them in reusable wire cages, then transplant the rooted clump later.
• In hot southern climates, many gardeners wait until late fall or early spring to avoid peak heat. Store rhizomes in a cool, dry spot if delaying.
• Plant at least 6 weeks before your first frost so roots can establish.

Location

• Irises need at least 6 hours of sun daily and often do best in full sun.
• Choose well-drained soil; consistently wet soil encourages rot in bearded types.

How to Plant

• Cover all roots and the lower half of the rhizome; keep the top exposed. Fully burying the rhizome can cause rot and reduce blooms.
• Mulch is fine around the plant, but keep the rhizome top uncovered and mulch 2 inches away from the clump, Mulch can cause rot so be careful.
• Space rhizomes 12–20 inches apart. Closer spacing fills in faster but will need dividing sooner.

Watering

• Water new plantings when rain is scarce, letting the top 1–2 inches of soil dry between waterings.
• Once established, water when the top 3 inches of soil are dry; adjust for your climate.
• Avoid overwatering, especially in containers, to prevent rot.

Fertilizing

• Test your soil (your local extension office can help). If needed, use a low-nitrogen fertilizer such as 5-10-10—too much nitrogen promotes rot.
• Fertilize once in winter to leach in, or in early spring and again about a month after bloom.

Dividing

• Divide every 3–4 years. Crowded clumps stop blooming.
• Divide in late summer or at least 6 weeks before first frost. Lift the clump, separate rhizomes, replant the younger sections, and discard the old center “mother” pieces.

Bonuses

• For every five irises purchased, you’ll receive at least one bonus plant.
• Some bonuses may be labeled “Mystery Iris” if identification isn’t certain, or “NBV” (Not Bloom Verified). They could match the expected variety—or be a delightful surprise.

Shipping

• Flat-rate shipping for the first iris via USPS Ground Advantage.
• Each additional iris ships for $1 more if purchased within 7 days. Please notify me.
• For combined shipping, contact the seller before purchase to receive a combined invoice.
• Orders ship within the eBay window.

Our Guarantee

• Rhizomes are guaranteed healthy and in good condition upon arrival.
• We can’t guarantee long-term survival due to differences in garden conditions and care.

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