A charming very dwarf bearded iris native to Central and Eastern Europe, Iris pumila 'forms compact clumps of sword-like foliage and produces vibrant violet-blue or yellow/brown flowers in early spring, the grey beard hairs are quite showy. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and alpine settings, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, this low-maintenance perennial is absolutely the best for the crevice garden, trough or container as it’s diminutive size is best appreciated up close.
Iris are great for the season between the early rock garden show and the perennials and annuals of summer, fill the gaps!
Wild type, but seed grown and not bloomed, so color will be verified by you, tuck these into a crevice garden and be pleasantly surprised when they do!
hardy in USDA zones 3–8.
A charming very dwarf bearded iris native to Central and Eastern Europe, Iris pumila 'forms compact clumps of sword-like foliage and produces vibrant violet-blue or yellow/brown flowers in early spring, the grey beard hairs are quite showy. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and alpine settings, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, this low-maintenance perennial is absolutely the best for the crevice garden, trough or container as it’s diminutive size is best appreciated up close.
Iris are great for the season between the early rock garden show and the perennials and annuals of summer, fill the gaps!
Wild type, but seed grown and not bloomed, so color will be verified by you, tuck these into a crevice garden and be pleasantly surprised when they do!
hardy in USDA zones 3–8.
