| Description | The shortest and earliest blooming of the Bearded Iris. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
| Sunlight | at least 1/2 day of sun, full sun is preferred |
| Moisture | Once established little or no extra moisture is required |
| Soil & Site | well drained soil, rhizomes will rot in heavy poorly drained gardens, ph of 6-7 is preferred |
| Flowers | 2-4 inch flowers come in a plethora of color. Borne on the tip and sides branch of the flower scape, early May in zone #5 |
| Leaves | flat fan |
| Stems | rhizomes |
| Roots | fibrous |
| Dimensions | 9-15 inches tall |
| Maintenance | With time Dwarf Iris will form a thick clump of rhizomes. These need to be divided and thinned (See "Dividing Iris" on this web site for more information on this subject) Bare root Iris rhizomes are best planted from July through September. I have never had problem with the Iris Borer in this group of Iris. |
| Propagation | Propagation is by division of the rhizome in August or early September. (See "Dividing Iris" on this web site for more information on this subject) |
| Notes & Reference | #88-The Iris Book (Molly Price), Schreiner's Iris Gardens web site |
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