Iris pumila

dwarf iris

Family	Iridaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level
Height	10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread	15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light	full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	neutral

Description	Iris pumila (dwarf iris) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blooms during mid-spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green and dark aquamarine foliage that is matte, coarse textured and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses	Alpine or rock garden, border and edging.