- Botanical name: Iris 'Skyfire'
- Common name: Bearded iris
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Orange
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
Iris ‘Skyfire’
Bearded irises are so-named after the ‘beards’ on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Tall bearded irises grow to a height of around 70cm or more, and flower in late-spring and early summer.
Iris ‘Skyfire’ has golden orange flowers with bright orange beards and a soft fragrance. ‘Skyfire’ is perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, and makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results grow Iris ‘Skyfire’ in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.
How to grow Iris 'Skyfire'
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Plant size
85cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do not Plant in January |
F
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Iris 'Skyfire' and wildlife
Iris 'Skyfire' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Iris 'Skyfire' poisonous?
Iris 'Skyfire' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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