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Key characteristics

Classification: Tall Bearded Iris (TB), Self
Height: 36 inches
Width: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
Flower color: Rich orange with bright tangerine beards
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 'Orange King'

Orange King Iris

Iris 'Orange King' is a tall bearded iris with ruffled flowers that bloom in midseason. The standards and falls are a rich, glowing orange, with slightly deeper coloring toward the center and warm golden undertones across the petals. Bright tangerine beards blend naturally into the surrounding color, creating a nearly uniform orange flower. Gentle ruffling along the petal edges adds texture without obscuring its clean form.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate, drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Midseason

Find this plant

Works well in

Mediterranean Gardens
Borders
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Bluebeard · Dwarf juniper · Russian sage · Globe thistle · Purple salvia · Silver lamb's ear · Creeping veronica

Design tip

Use 'Orange King' as a concentrated warm accent rather than scattering individual plants throughout a border. A compact grouping creates greater impact, while nearby blue-purple flowers and silver foliage provide enough contrast to make the orange appear even richer.