Gala Madrid iris
Iris germanica 'Gala Madrid'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Gold, purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Notes
'Gala Madrid' iris (Iris germanica 'Gala Madrid') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Its two-toned gold and purple blooms are fragrant and open from early to late summer. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It grows 26 to 30 inches tall.
Pairs well with Raspberry Sundae peony, Knapweed, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.