Carpet Of Dwarf Iris

Miniature dwarf beardedare the tiniest of bearded iris classifications only growing up to 8 inches tall.

Carpet of dwarf iris.

This sight brightens the aspect of late winter days. Dwarf crested iris information. Sitting just above a low clump of sword like grey green leaves. It will make a wonderful addition to.

Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about standard dwarf bearded iris iris butterscotch carpet supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave s garden. These short irises grow to between 21 cm and 40 cm high and usually flower in may although in southern counties and warm springs they can start to bloom in april. Easy to plant easy to care for easy to enjoy. Danfordiae is the only yellow dwarf iris variety.

The flowers are smaller than those of tall bearded varieties. They are also the earliest to bloom. Variety of size variety of bloom season variety of color variety of style. These beautiful wildflowers make great additions to woodland gardens and borders offering a carpet of color each spring.

They re one of the first harbingers of spring and a personal favorite of mine miniature irises. They are most effective in rock gardens or planted in drifts where they make a carpet of color. The dwarf iris is planted and propagated through dividing the rhizomes of the plant. The dwarf crested iris iris cristata is a delicate spring plant that flowers around the same time as violets and early phlox.

That is the iris. The reticulata varieties have more varied shades and also a delightful fragrance. The dwarf iris is a fragrant flower characterized by 3 downward hanging petals sepals or falls and 3 upright petals flags or banners. A native of turkey and the caucasian mountains dwarf iris iris reticulata is a four inch tall beauty 10 cm with grass like leaves and a violet blue or purple flower with yellow markings that bursts into bloom in late winter to early spring to create an effect reminiscent of butterflies hovering low to the ground.

Dwarf bearded iris are the smallest of bearded irises with a height of up to 18. They are compact plants that reach only 6 inches tall and grow in shades of blue and yellow. And such variety too. They are also the earliest to bloom.

The dwarf iris is a plant that likes sunny locations with well drained soils to best produce its spring flowers.