Iris 'Dame de Coeur'
Best perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant color and pollinator-friendly blooms.
Introducing the Iris 'Dame de Coeur', a stunning tall bearded iris that brings vibrant color to your garden. Its rich, ruffled raspberry-red blooms are beautifully complemented by striking tangerine beards, creating a captivating display. This perennial thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, offering a mild fragrance that enhances its allure. It's an excellent choice for summer gardens and for creating beautiful cut flower arrangements. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, this variety reliably attracts beneficial wildlife like birds, bees, and butterflies, adding life and beauty to your outdoor space.
$26.95
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-2%
Below average
Growth Habit
Upright
/ Upright
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, reliable perennial color
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact focal point
- Landscapers needing durable blooms that withstand harsh weather
Who should skip it
- Gardeners desiring a long-lasting, season-long floral display
- Hands-off gardeners unwilling to perform regular pest maintenance
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Raspberry-red petals and tangerine beards create a high-contrast garden focal point.
Climate Adaptability
Exceptional hardiness range makes this iris viable for most North American gardens.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to boost local garden biodiversity.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and vibrant color make these ideal for fresh arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard well-drained soil but demands consistent attention to sun exposure.
Pest Resistance
Lack of deer resistance necessitates protective measures in rural planting zones.
Key Specs
Growth Habit
Upright
Mature Height
3 Feet
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
Red
Features
- Rich raspberry-red ruffled petals
- Vibrant tangerine beards
- Slightly fragrant blooms
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies
- Cold hardy to Zone 3
- Upright growth habit
- Blooms reliably in mid-summer
What customers say
The 'Dame de Coeur' Iris earns high marks for its spectacular, velvety deep red color, truly living up to its name. Customers consistently praise its exceptional design and reliable performance, noting how quickly the plant establishes. Many reviewers received healthy, robust rhizomes that produced strong first year blooms. This variety is celebrated for its vigorous growth and dependable nature, making it an excellent choice for gardeners desiring dramatic color and proven quality. Its consistent success in the garden makes it a standout.
Know before you buy
This iris requires full sun to bloom effectively. You should plant it in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
The 'Dame de Coeur' is quite resilient and hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 9. This means it can survive winters in a wide range of climates, from very cold northern regions to warmer southern areas.
Yes, it prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot. If your garden has heavy clay, consider amending the soil with organic matter or planting in raised beds to ensure proper drainage.
No, this variety is not considered deer-resistant. If you live in an area with high deer activity, you may need to use protective fencing or deterrents to keep them from grazing on the foliage and blooms.
Absolutely. Their upright growth habit and ruffled, fragrant blooms make them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.
Yes, the 'Dame de Coeur' is a great addition to a pollinator-friendly garden. Its vibrant blooms are known to attract birds, bees, and butterflies throughout the summer.
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