Bearded Iris 'Picasso Moon'

Picasso Moon is a tall-bearded iris introduced by Schreiner in 2000, producing canary-yellow flowers and yellow beards at midseason. The American Iris Society lists a 39-inch stalk and one California rebloom report, so treat a second flush as a local possibility. [AIS cultivar record](https://wiki.irises.org/TbPthruT/TbPicassoMoon) ## Flower and placement The clear yellow self adds a bright focal point to a sunny iris bed or mixed border. The recorded midseason timing describes the iris bloom sequence rather than a fixed calendar date. ## Site and planting Schreiner's recommends at least six hours of sun for most irises, with some shade useful in very hot climates. Use well-drained garden soil; plant the rhizome shallowly with its top exposed and roots spread down into the soil. [Bearded iris planting guide](https://www.schreinersgardens.com/pages/how-do-i-plant-bearded-iris). ## Maintenance Remove spent stalks after flowering while leaving healthy leaves through summer. Divide crowded clumps about every three to five years; Schreiner's suggests July through September according to local conditions and planting at least six weeks before hard frost. Water new divisions well and continue during prolonged dry weather as roots establish. [Iris bed care](https://www.schreinersgardens.com/pages/how-do-i-care-for-my-iris-beds). [Division guide](https://www.schreinersgardens.com/pages/how-do-i-divide-and-transplant-bearded-iris).