Easy Companion Plants for Bearded Iris

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When selecting companion plants for bearded iris, it's important to choose plants that complement their striking flowers and provide a beautiful backdrop while not competing for resources or overshadowing the irises.

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Here are some of the best companion plants to grow with them.

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Daylilies Daylillies are popular companions for bearded iris. They offer a variety of colors and bloom in summer, creating a vibrant and long-lasting display.

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Coneflowers Coneflowers come in various colors and produce large, daisy-like flowers with prominent cones. They bloom in summer adding color and attracting pollinators to the garden.

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Alliums These spring flowering bulbs bloom around the same time, adding lots of interest in the garden.

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Catmint Catmint is a low-maintenance perennial with aromatic gray-green foliage and spikes of lavender-blue flowers. It adds a soft, billowy texture and attracts pollinators, making it an excellent companion for bearded iris.

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Peonies Peonies offer large, showy flowers in a wide range of colors and bloom around the same time as bearded iris. Their lush foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the iris blooms.

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