Dwarf Iris
Iris pumila
Iridaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Central Europe to Southern Russia and Asia Minor
Location
Source of plant
Bill Dilger, North American Rock Garden Society
Description
Stems short to almost lacking; leaves sword-shaped, to 4" long in flower, elongating to 8"; spathes 1- to2-flowered; perianth tube 2" to 3" long, usually longer than stem segments, varying from yellow to bright or dark lilac, falls reflexed, oblong, about 2" long, beard bluish, white, or yellow, standards oblong, 2"long.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
notable texture