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Iridaceae
Dwarf Iris
Iris reticulata
Early courage.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Iris
- Native to
- Turkey, Caucasus, Iran, Iraq
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- bulb
- Height
- 0.3-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, gritty
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Dwarf iris is among the earliest bulbs to bloom, often pushing through snow in late winter.
- The species name 'reticulata' refers to the net-like (reticulated) pattern on the outer coat of the bulb.
- Each tiny bulb produces a single, intensely fragrant flower that smells like violets.
- In its native mountain habitats of Turkey and the Caucasus, it grows at elevations up to 8,000 feet.
- Dwarf iris was introduced to European gardens in the 1800s and quickly became a favorite of alpine and rock garden enthusiasts.
Color meanings
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