Yellow Rosella iris
Iris 'Yellow Rosella'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1971, A.M.-B.C. 1974, F.C.C.-B.C. 1976
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Notes
'Yellow Rosella' iris (Iris 'Yellow Rosella') is a bulb for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and cut flowers. 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. The flowers are yellow, with a saffron yellow blotch on each fall. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Feather reed grass, and Casa Blanca lily.