What are small irises called?

Growing Mini Wildflower Iris (Iris reticulata or Specie Iris) Dwarf Iris are among the earliest bloomers in our gardens. Popping up in late winter to very early spring on sturdy stems and only 4-6” tall, they are perfect to plant with early Crocus, Snowdrops (Galanthus) and Scilla.

Is there a dwarf iris?

Dwarf Iris flowers are one of the first types of blooms to announce the start of Spring. They are compact plants that reach only 6 inches tall, and grow in shades of blue and yellow. Danfordiae is the only yellow dwarf iris variety. Dwarf Iris are a breeze to grow and naturalize and multiply easily.

What are small purple irises called?

Like early Crocus, these colorful Miniature Wildflower Iris (Specie Iris) are the highlight of the early spring garden. Read about Planting Mini Iris Bulbs. View as. 6. Iris histrioides George is a Mini Iris with early-blooming, fragrant plum purple flowers with a touch of yellow that grows to about 6″ tall.

What is the smallest iris?

Iris verna is our most diminutive native iris, typically growing to about six inches tall. The violet colored flowers have the typical iris structure, comprised of three downward hanging sepals (called “falls”), and three relatively narrow and upright petals (called flags or banners).

What do irises symbolize?

Specific iris symbolism depends on the flower color: Purple irises symbolize royalty and wisdom. Yellow irises symbolize passion. Blue irises symbolize faith and hope. White irises symbolize purity.

What are the best growing conditions for Iris?

Best Conditions for Iris. The Siberian iris grows well in USDA Zones 2 to 9. In northern regions, grow it in full sun. It performs reasonably well in light shade where seasons are warm.

Can Iris be transplanted while blooming?

Irises grow from rhizomes rather than from bulbs. They can be transplanted either after the frost is gone in the spring, or about eight weeks after blooming. When you think your irises are getting too big and need separating, carefully dig them up, clean the dirt off the rhizomes,…

Can irises be moved in spring?

Don’t Transplant in Spring. Because you need to cut away the foliage when transplanting rhizomes, the spring is a bad time to transplant iris. Irises flower in spring, sometime between April and June depending on the cultivar, and their foliage does not begin to die back until July.