Red Iris Fulva Live Pond Plant - Hardy Aquatic Marginal Bog Native Flower

Iris fulva, commonly known as the copper iris or red iris, is a striking native perennial prized for its unusual terracotta-red blooms. Unlike the familiar blue and purple irises, this species offers a warm, rusty-red flower that stands out beautifully in water gardens, rain gardens, and moist borders. Its arching green foliage provides texture and structure throughout the growing season, and the blooms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

This live plant is well-suited for pond edges, bog gardens, and other consistently wet areas where many other plants struggle. It naturalizes readily in the right conditions, forming attractive clumps that return year after year. Whether planted along a stream bank, in a rain garden, or at the margin of a backyard pond, Iris fulva adds a unique splash of color and a touch of native charm.

Plant Features

• Distinctive copper-red to terracotta flowers
• Naturally thrives in wet, boggy soils
• Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
• Herbaceous perennial that returns each year
• Excellent for pond margins and rain gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Iris fulva
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist to wet, rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: High; prefers consistently wet soil
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 2 to 3 feet
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches

Planting & Care

Plant your Iris fulva in a location with consistently moist to wet soil, such as a pond margin, bog garden, or rain garden. It can be planted directly in shallow water at the edge of a pond, with the crown just above the water line. Choose a spot that receives full sun to partial shade for best flowering. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the plant establish a strong root system.

Once established, Iris fulva is relatively low-maintenance. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and tidy the plant. In late fall or early spring, cut back old foliage to make way for new growth. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding. This native iris is generally pest and disease resistant when grown in its preferred wet conditions.

What's Included

One live Iris fulva plant, ready for planting in your pond or bog garden.