Chili Powder

"Iris Chili Powder" is an exquisite Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) iris introduced by Michael Sutton in 2014. This compact iris variety stands at a height of 9 inches (23 cm) and blooms in early to midseason, showcasing its captivating colors. The standards exhibit a red-purple hue with pale yellow dots at the midribs, while the falls display a pale yellow base dotted and edged with red-purple. The white beard with yellow tips and red-purple style arms further enhance its beauty. This iris variety offers a slight, spicy fragrance and has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in 2017. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil with a pH range of 6.1 to 7.8. With its showy and fragrant flowers, "Iris Chili Powder" adds a burst of color and charm to the garden. It can be propagated through division, and as an amphidiploid, it does not come true from seed. Its parentage includes the cultivars 'Ruby Eruption' and 'Honey Money'. Enjoy the fiery allure of "Iris Chili Powder" in your garden, as it brings a touch of spice and elegance with its distinctive color patterns and delightful fragrance.