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Key characteristics

Classification: Tall Bearded Iris (TB), Plicata
Height: 3 feet
Width: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
Flower color: Golden yellow, creamy white and deep wine-red
Foliage color: Medium green, upright, sword-shaped foliage
Bloom time: Early midseason
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8

Irises

Iris 'Magic Ring'

Magic Ring Iris

Iris 'Magic Ring' is a tall bearded plicata iris with broad, ruffled flowers that open in early midseason. Golden-yellow standards rise above pale yellow falls that fade to creamy white through their centers. A deep wine-red band circles the outer portion of each fall, shifting from solid color along the edge to finer markings farther inward. Multicolored beards combine deep red, white, and yellow, adding another layer of detail.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate, drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Early midseason

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Formal Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Dwarf mugo pine · Shrub cinquefoil · Blue globe thistle · Chocolate flower · Golden flax · Silver sage · Creeping ice plant

Design tip

Repeat 'Magic Ring' in two or three separated clumps rather than concentrating it in one large group. The dark rings create distinct points of emphasis across a planting, while the golden standards visually connect the clumps and help guide the eye through the garden.