Hot Lava iris
Iris 'Hot Lava'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Orange
Notes
'Hot Lava' iris (Iris 'Hot Lava') is a perennial for the front of the border, pathways, and rockeries. 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 soil. Its fragrant orange flowers have burgundy speckling around deep orange beards. It sits low on the menu for rabbits. Divide the clumps every two to three years just after blooming, and plant the rhizomes at or just below soil level.
Pairs well with Purrsian Blue nepeta, Carnation, and Sedge.