Hardy Plants
Iris pumila
Type: rhizomatous or bulbous perennials
Family: Iridaceae
Color: variable colors violet-purple, blue to yellow or white
Exposure: full sun
Bloom Month: early May
Height: 8-10”
Shape: short spikes
Soil: sandy soil, loam, alkaline
Moisture: well drained
Origin: native to central Europe and the Caucasus
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Propagation: Propagate by seed or by division of rhizomes
Notes: Also known as pygmy iris or dwarf iris