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Key characteristics

Classification: Tall Bearded Iris (TB)
Height: 34 inches
Width: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
Flower color: Golden yellow standards with rich orange falls
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 'Penny Lane'

Penny Lane Iris

Iris 'Penny Lane' is a tall bearded iris with large, ruffled flowers that bloom in midseason. Warm golden-yellow standards rise above rich orange falls that deepen slightly toward their outer edges, creating a glowing two-tone effect. Tangerine beards reinforce the warm coloring, while lightly laced petal edges add texture. The flowers have a slight sweet 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
Mediterranean Gardens
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Dwarf bluebeard · Rockrose · Purple coneflower · Blue flax · Globe thistle · Silver artemisia · Creeping savory

Design tip

Use 'Penny Lane' to warm an area dominated by blue, violet, or silvery foliage rather than surrounding it with additional yellows and oranges. Its golden standards and deeper falls provide enough warmth to create a focal point without needing a large grouping.