Iris pumila
Also Known As
- Dwarf Bearded Iris
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-6"
planting zones
- 4b-10b
Iris pumila plant details
Iris pumila is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris pumila
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue, purple and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris pumila
- USDA Zones: 4b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Iris pumila plant
How to Grow Iris pumila
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 20"-32"
Width: 18"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"
Width: 24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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