Wayside Gardens Iris Dame de Coeur
Best perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant color and pollinator-friendly blooms.
These ruffled, raspberry-red blooms offer a high-drama focal point that turns any garden border into a magnet for pollinators. While they demand full sun and consistent moisture to truly thrive, the reward is a reliable, fragrant display that looks just as striking in a vase as it does in the soil.
$26.95
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Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, reliable perennial color
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact focal point
- Landscapers needing durable blooms that withstand harsh weather
Who should skip it
- Gardeners desiring a long-lasting, season-long floral display
- Hands-off gardeners unwilling to perform regular pest maintenance
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Raspberry-red petals and tangerine beards create a high-contrast garden focal point.
Climate Adaptability
Exceptional hardiness range makes this iris viable for most North American gardens.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to boost local garden biodiversity.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and vibrant color make these ideal for fresh arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard well-drained soil but demands consistent attention to sun exposure.
Pest Resistance
Lack of deer resistance necessitates protective measures in rural planting zones.
Key Specs
Growth Habit
Upright
Mature Height
3 Feet
Mature Width
12 in
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
Red
Deer Resistant
False
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