Bearded Iris 'Oui Madame'

‘Oui Madame’ is a tall-bearded iris with lavender standards and falls, white around the beard, yellow hafts, and orange beard tips. The American Iris Society lists a height of 38 inches (97 cm) and early bloom; see the [AIS cultivar profile](https://wiki.irises.org/TbKthruO/TbOuiMadame). ## Placement Choose full sun and rich, well-drained soil; some shade is tolerated, but heavy clay and excess moisture are poor fits. Set rhizomes at soil level or cover them lightly and leave them unmulched. Use this iris in perennial borders or a cutting garden, as the [North Carolina State Extension guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/iris-x-germanica/) describes for bearded irises. ## Maintenance Keep new rhizomes moist while roots establish. Once established, the AIS cultural notes report tolerance of dry conditions; avoid waterlogged soil. Divide clumps in mid- to late summer after flowering. See the [AIS iris care guide](https://www.irises.org/gardeners/care-classification/care/) and [Schreiner’s watering guide](https://www.schreinersgardens.com/pages/watering-your-bearded-iris) for broader bearded-iris care.