Lemon Queen iris
Iris 'Lemon Queen'
A.M.-B.C. 1940, T.G.A.-B.C. 1940, F.C.C.-B.C. 1941
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Notes
'Lemon Queen' iris (Iris 'Lemon Queen') is a bulb 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. The standards are pale sulphur yellow and the falls are canary yellow. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Cardinal flower, Feather reed grass, and Ornamental onion.