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Yellow Iris

Yellow Iris

Iris pseudacorus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

Yellow Iris is a tall, moisture-loving perennial with bright yellow flowers and sword-like green foliage, naturally thriving in wetland environments. It's excellent for pond margins, rain gardens, and boggy areas where it spreads readily.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–5′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 5aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

wildlife benefiterosion controldynamic accumulator

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with