The Plant Guide

Browse the Full Plant Guide
Sponsored Plant

Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris

Iris Germanica

Small stature. Rosy purple blossoms; radiating lines from lilac beards.

CarePrefers nutritious, well-drained soil, full sun. Low Nitrogen fertilizer one month prior to bloom and one month post-bloom. Trim foliage in the Fall. Information provided by Schreiner’s Iris Gardens.

  • Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
  • Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Tolerance : Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
  • Light : Full Sun
  • Foliage Color : Green
  • Plant Type : Perennials
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
  • Moisture : Well-drained soil

Plant Characteristics are only available to Fine Gardening members

Sign up for a free trial and get instant access to our complete plant guide as well as our entire collection of articles and videos.

Start Free Trial

Related Plants

Related Articles

More From the Plant Guide

Winter Interest

Partial Shade

Browse the Full Plant Guide