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Key characteristics

Classification: Tall Bearded Iris (TB)
Height: 3 1/2 feet
Width: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
Flower color: Golden yellow with reddish brown veining and speckling
Foliage color: Medium green, upright, sword-shaped foliage
Bloom time: Midseason
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8

Irises

Iris 'Bright Sunshiny Day'

Bright Sunshiny Day Iris

Iris 'Bright Sunshiny Day' is a tall bearded iris with brilliant golden-yellow flowers that open in midseason. The upright standards are a clear, sunny yellow, while the deeper yellow falls are patterned with reddish brown veining and fine speckling that becomes more concentrated toward the outer portions of the petals. Golden-yellow beards complement the warm coloring, and the flowers carry a noticeable musky fragrance. Upright, sword-shaped green foliage forms tidy fans beneath the flowering stems.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Midseason

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Cut Flower Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Bluebeard · Rose · Purple coneflower · Meadow sage · Agastache · Lamb's ear · Creeping thyme

Design tip

Use 'Bright Sunshiny Day' where its clear yellow flowers can act as a visual anchor in a sunny border. Repeating small clumps at intervals draws the eye through the planting, while darker foliage nearby helps the intensely bright blooms stand out.