Iris germanica 'Many Mahalos' ~ Many Mahalos Bearded Iris pollinator IMAGES: Famartin

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It also offers excellent resistance to many common diseases and improved tolerance to heat and humidity

The fragrant flowers come in various colors and has blooms in spring and fall

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(2) Rolf Engstrand

Iris germanica 'Many Mahalos' ~ Many Mahalos Bearded Iris pollinator IMAGES: FamartinMany Mahalos Bearded Iris is a compact bulbless semi evergreen perennial that spreads by rhizomes and has long sword like foliage that fans upwards. Sturdy central stalks sport flowers with matching beards that are a lighter peachy orange in the mid spring bloom and a richer orange when it blooms again in late summer. Prefers partial sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: southern Europe, and Mediterranean Height: 1' 1. 5'