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Iridaceae
Crimean Iris
Iris pumila
Miniature majesty.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Iris
- Native to
- Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Turkey
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 10-15 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy, alkaline
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Crimean iris is one of the smallest bearded irises, standing only 10-15 centimeters tall.
- It is a key parent species in the breeding of modern dwarf bearded iris cultivars.
- The plant grows naturally on dry steppes and rocky hillsides from Austria to the Urals.
- Despite its tiny size, the flowers are proportionally large and richly colored.
- Iris pumila is protected by law in several European countries due to habitat loss.
Color meanings
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Wisdom
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Valor
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Hope