Iris Mary Frances | 15 pce

Iris Mary Frances is a distinguished Tall Bearded Iris cultivar that brings timeless elegance to any landscape. First introduced in 1971 by renowned hybridizer Larry Gaulter, this award-winning iris features exquisitely ruffled light blue-orchid petals with striking white-centered falls. Standing tall at 38 inches, Mary Frances delivers both visual impact and delightful fragrance, making it a perfect choice for professional landscapers and garden retailers seeking premium perennials.

A Legacy of Excellence in Bloom

Mary Frances isn't just beautiful—it's horticultural royalty with credentials to prove it. This exceptional iris offers:

• Stunning ruffled lavender-blue blooms with distinctive white centers
• Elegant white beards with subtle yellow highlights and orange throat accents
• Impressive 38-inch height that creates dramatic vertical interest
• Delightful fragrance that enhances sensory garden experiences
• Multiple prestigious awards including the coveted Dykes Medal (1979)
• Excellent branched stems supporting multiple blooms for extended display
• Versatile application in both landscape and container designs

The combination of these features makes Mary Frances a true standout in any iris collection, delivering reliable performance and sophisticated beauty.

Growing and Seasonal Information

Plant Mary Frances rhizomes in late summer to early fall in well-drained soil and full sun exposure. This midseason bloomer flowers from mid-spring to early summer, creating weeks of spectacular color. Hardy in zones 3-9, it demonstrates excellent adaptability across diverse climate conditions. Minimal maintenance is required—simply avoid overwatering and provide good air circulation. The plant's deer-resistant nature makes it ideal for challenging landscape environments.

Order Your Premium Stock Today

Enhance your inventory with wholesale quantities of Iris Mary Frances, available in convenient packs of 15 premium rhizomes. As a trusted supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers the exceptional quality your customers expect. These versatile, fragrant irises are perfect for landscape installations, garden center retail, and specialty perennial programs. Place your trade order now to secure this classic, award-winning iris for your professional gardening projects and retail offerings.

• EAN code
  7493
• Catalog
  Wholesale Growers
• Flower Color
  Purple
• Singular Unit
  Rhizome
• Bloom Height
  38" / 95 cm
• Light Requirements
  Sun
• Bloom Time
  Mid Spring to Early Summer
• Size
  I
• Packaged in
  15
• Zone
  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Uses
  Fragrant, Container, Deer Resistant
• Watering Requirements
  Avoid over watering
• Soil Requirements
  Not Particular about soil
• Shipping Time Frame
  Fall