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Key characteristics

Classification: Tall Bearded Iris (TB)
Height: 3 feet
Width: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
Flower color: Soft yellow, creamy white and rich purple
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 'Margin Call'

Margin Call Iris

Iris 'Margin Call' is a tall bearded iris with beautifully patterned flowers that open in midseason. Soft buttery yellow standards rise above creamy white falls framed by broad, rich purple margins that deepen toward the outer edges. Fine purple veining radiates outward from the center, while warm yellow beards show a subtle touch of lavender at their tips. The layered coloring gives each bloom an intricate, almost hand-painted appearance.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate, drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Midseason

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Cut Flower Gardens
Walkways
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Rockrose · Rose · Catmint · Blanket flower · Sea holly · Silver artemisia · Creeping thyme

Design tip

Place 'Margin Call' where its pale centers and deep purple edges can be appreciated from nearby. A simple backdrop of green or silver foliage keeps the intricate flowers from getting lost, while touches of soft yellow elsewhere in the bed subtly connect the planting.