Lemon Champion iris
Iris 'Lemon Champion'
A.M.-B.C. 1968, T.G.A.-B.C. 1968
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Notes
'Lemon Champion' iris (Iris 'Lemon Champion') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The standards are greenish white, and the falls are sulphur yellow with a lemon yellow blotch.
Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Feather reed grass, and Green Velvet buxus.