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Key characteristics

Family: Iridaceae
Height: 24-48 inches tall
Width: 18-24 inches wide
Flower color: Yellow with red veining
Foliage color: Dark green, with broad, arching leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: High
Maintenance: Low to moderate; regular division every few years is recommended to prevent overcrowding
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Perennials

Iris pseudata 'Roryu'

Roryu Iris

Iris pseudata 'Roryu' is a captivating Japanese hybrid, blooming in early to mid-summer with distinct, brassy yellow flowers adorned by intricate red veining. The central "signals" of each petal are highlighted with yellow and framed by fine red markings resembling delicate eyelashes, adding a refined detail to the blossoms. These open, wide blooms bring a dynamic presence to any garden, especially near ponds or in damp borders where the bold color can truly shine.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

High

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.