Iris Flower Plant. The fuzzy caterpillar from which bearded iris get their name. The word iris comes from greek word for rainbow—an apt term for a genus of flowers that offers such a wide range of color combinations.
The iris plant is a perennial plant that grows up to three feet high with corms that produce roots over time. Iris is both the common and scientific name for these impressive flowers. In general, dwarf bulb irises flower first in very early spring.
