Bearded Iris Dame de Coeur
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, deer-resistant spring color.
These raspberry-pink blooms offer a high-impact, fragrant focal point for the mid-spring garden without the typical maintenance headaches. While you sacrifice the variety of a complex perennial border, you gain a reliable, drought-tolerant staple that effortlessly keeps deer and rabbits at bay.
$10.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, luxurious focal point
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants
- Floral enthusiasts looking for elegant, sturdy cutting flowers
Who should skip it
- Planners needing continuous color throughout the entire season
- Gardeners unable to perform regular pest and drainage maintenance
- Casual growers avoiding labor-intensive, periodic plant division
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Raspberry-pink petals and gold highlights create a striking mid-spring focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Drought-tolerant nature makes this a reliable, low-effort perennial for gardeners.
Pest Resilience
Strong resistance to deer and rabbits protects your garden investment.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms effectively draw butterflies into your outdoor living space.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and sweet scent make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Hardiness Range
Versatile growth across zones 3 through 9 ensures wide regional adaptability.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Flower Species
Lily
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
35 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Pest Resistant
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
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