Iris Variety

My grandmother loved the iris and I am going to add some to my own flower garden in her memory. I know that she had bearded iris and was wondering if all are bearded or if this is a unique variety?

Actually, there are several types of iris and most are adaptable in this area. Gardeners consider the iris to be one of the easiest and earliest perennial blooming flowers. The beauty of bearded iris, which has a beard like fuzz, is that some will bloom in the early summer and then repeat in the late summer or early fall. If the temperatures and precipitation cooperate it is possible to get more than two blooming times in one season. It is best to plant the bulbs in the late summer or early fall and take care to buy bulbs that are in good condition.