Oriental Beauty iris
Iris 'Oriental Beauty'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1960, A.M.-B.C. 1960, F.C.C.-B.C. 1961, Jubileumgetuigschrift 2010
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Notes
'Oriental Beauty' iris (Iris 'Oriental Beauty') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Nelly Moser clematis, and Sum and Substance hosta.