The Border Bearded Iris are small versions of the Intermediate Bearded. Both have stem heights ranging from 16 to 28 inches and bloom at the same time as the Tall Bearded.
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With the smaller stem size the border bearded Iris is a favorite for floral arrangments.
(Michle Bersillon, 2015) BB, 20" (51 cm), E-M S. dark chocolate brown, slightly darker on midrib and at edges; style arms light brown, dark brown stripe in center; F. dark chocolate brown, lighter area on hafts and around dark chocolate brown beards; pronounced spicy fragrance. Epicenter X Death by Chocolate.
(D.Pinegar 1995) BB 26 inches (66 cm), EML S. white with light pink midrib and veining; style arms white; F. creamy white overlaid light pink, veined medium pink; beards orange; lightly ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. Vanity X Marmalade Skies.
(D. Brady, 1974) BB, 27 inches (69 cm), E-L S. golden yellow; F. maroon with golden yellow on reverse side extending to top as all around edge; yellow beard. (Bang x Plunder) X Extravaganza. HM 1976, AM 1978, Knowl 1981.
The border bearded Iris do make great borders for you garden, with their wonderful green leaves the year around and flowers of every color during bloom season it is hard to find a better border flower the the border bearded Iris.