Summer Shadow | Golden Yellow & Rose Bearded Iris Rhizome | Blue Buddha Farm

Warm, glowing, and beautifully sophisticated, Summer Shadow is a remarkable tall bearded iris that captures the rich colors of a late summer sunset. Brilliant chrome-lemon standards rise gracefully above luminous yellow falls, framed by broad bands of warm rosy-brown that softly blend toward the center of each bloom. Deep golden beards add the perfect finishing touch, creating an elegant contrast that gives every flower incredible depth and dimension. Blooming in midseason, Summer Shadow is a striking addition to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and collector's gardens. Its warm color palette pairs beautifully with deep purples, rich burgundies, and soft lavender flowers, making it a versatile favorite for creating dramatic spring displays. 💛 Why You'll Love It Rich chrome-yellow blooms with warm rosy-brown highlights Beautifully ruffled petals with exceptional color blending Brilliant golden beards provide eye-catching contrast Outstanding focal point for borders and perennial gardens Easy to grow and returns larger and more spectacular each year 🌿 Plant Details Type: Tall Bearded Iris (TB) Style: Blend Color: Chrome Lemon Yellow with Warm Rosy-Brown Falls Bloom Time: Midseason Height: Approximately 36 inches Fragrant: No Reblooming: No USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 Hybridizer: Keith Keppel Introduced: 2011 Award: Honorable Mention (2013) 🌱 Perfect Companion Plants Russian Sage • Catmint • Purple Salvia • Lavender • Alliums • Coreopsis • White Peonies • Ornamental Grasses 📦 Order Includes 1 Premium Bare Root Iris Rhizome Healthy, field-grown planting stock Carefully inspected before shipping Planting instructions included 💙 Blue Buddha Farm Promise Every iris rhizome is hand-selected and carefully inspected before shipping to ensure you receive vigorous, healthy planting stock. At Blue Buddha Farm, we're passionate about helping gardeners grow extraordinary gardens filled with unforgettable blooms. 🌞 Growing Tips Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, allowing the top of the rhizome to remain slightly exposed above the soil surface. Once established, Summer Shadow is a dependable perennial that will reward you with increasingly impressive blooms every spring. ✨ From Our Garden "Summer Shadow glows with the warmth of a golden sunset. Its unique blend of sunny yellows and soft rosy tones brings richness and elegance to the garden, making it one of those irises you'll find yourself admiring every day it's in bloom."