Iris germanica 'Rim of Fire'

Iris germanica 'Rim of Fire' is a striking bearded iris featuring rich velvety red falls edged with a glowing golden yellow rim and contrasting lighter standards. Blooming in late spring, it brings bold color and dramatic contrast to sunny borders while maintaining a classic upright form.

Height & Spread: 30 - 36 in x 12 - 18 in

Bloom Time: Late spring

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soil; tolerates dry conditions

Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant

Native Status

This bearded iris is a cultivated hybrid developed for ornamental use and is not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

• Attracts butterflies such as Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which visit the blooms for nectar during the late spring flowering period.

Bees

• Draws native bees and bumblebees which forage within the structured blooms for nectar and pollen.

Hummingbirds

• Occasionally visited by hummingbirds which are drawn to the bold color and accessible nectar.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow rhizomes to spread and form dense flowering clumps.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds where its bold color and upright form create a strong focal point.

Companion Plants

• Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds vertical flower spikes that contrast with the broad iris blooms.
• Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Provides a soft mounding form and complementary cool tones.
• Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' (Peony) - Brings large late spring blooms that pair well with iris season.
• Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ear) - Offers soft silvery foliage that contrasts with the bold flower color.
• Allium 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental Onion) - Introduces rounded blooms and structural contrast in the same season.