This beautiful blue lace Iris germanica is the perfect addition to your pond garden. With its full sun requirements and hardiness rating of H5 (-15 to -10°C), this aquatic pond plant will thrive in temperate climates during the summer season. The Iris germanica, also known as bearded iris, features deciduous foliage and is a shrub, bush, and hedge type of plant. In terms of soil type, this Iris can grow in sand, chalk, and loam. It comes in a potted form and belongs to the Iris genus. Its common name is simply iris, and it is ideal for those looking to add some stunning blue-purple blooms to their pond garden.