Grows into Ideal Fragrant Flowering Plants for Tub or Patio Area to Create an Atmosphere Fresh Seeds Bearded Irises are excellent accent Plants Ideal for the Patio as when the flowers bloom provides a nice fragrance in the evening. If in the north can be transplanted into a larger pot or planted directly in the ground in the South. Overwintering in the north is easy all you need to do is trim back to 1/3 size of the plant and keep from freezing and keep out of light, can cover with a black plastic bag to block any light and just water once a month so the roots dont dry out. Then in the spring after danger of frost is past, just water and enjoy.