Wayside Gardens Iris Kathy Chilton
Best vibrant perennial for gardeners wanting fragrant, pollinator-friendly cut flowers.
This award-winning tall bearded iris offers a unique bubble ruffle flower form with striking golden yellow and red-black blooms. Lightly fragranced and excellent for cutting, it also attracts pollinators. Hardy and tall, it's a standout perennial for any garden.
$26.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, multi-colored focal point
- Busy growers wanting reliable, vigorous, and repeat blooms
- Sensory gardeners who prioritize fragrant floral displays
Who should skip it
- Shady yard owners lacking consistent, direct sunlight
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding pest-prone plant varieties
- Landscape planners desiring long-lasting, season-long color
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking color contrast and unique ruffled petals create a dramatic garden focal point.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws bees, butterflies, and birds to support a healthy ecosystem.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones 3 through 9 ensures widespread growing success.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and spicy fragrance make these blooms perfect for indoor arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Standard perennial care required, though deer resistance is notably absent here.
Bloom Longevity
Provides a vibrant, concentrated spring display rather than season-long continuous color.
Key Specs
Mature Height
36 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Deer Resistant
No
Attracts Pollinators
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Plant Type
Flower
Bloom Season
Spring
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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