Iris pumila 'Red'
Red Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris
- Main interest:
- dwarf, red flower, early bloomer, drought tolerant, low maintenance
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- slow running
- Flower colour:
- shades of red
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- April to May
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 1 ft (0.3 m) width: 1.5 ft (0.45 m)
- Use:
- border, edging, specimen, mass planting, container, rock garden
Iris pumila 'Red', known commonly as Red Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris is a delightful, slow growing iris of deep crimson petals and sepals, with coppery red centers; burgundy beards; and green, blade-like foliage. Attracts Butterflies. Grows to 1 foot (30 cm) at maturity.
Iris pumila 'Red' is an extremely hardy perennial (zone 3). Great for edging, borders, containers, and in rock gardens. Thriving in both full sun and partial sun it is sure to find a place in your garden. This dwarf red Iris is deer and rabbit resistant; and drought tolerant.
- Main interest:
- dwarf, red flower, early bloomer, drought tolerant, low maintenance
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- slow running
- Flower colour:
- shades of red
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- April to May
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 1 ft (0.3 m) width: 1.5 ft (0.45 m)
- Use:
- border, edging, specimen, mass planting, container, rock garden
Iris pumila 'Red', known commonly as Red Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris is a delightful, slow growing iris of deep crimson petals and sepals, with coppery red centers; burgundy beards; and green, blade-like foliage. Attracts Butterflies. Grows to 1 foot (30 cm) at maturity.
Iris pumila 'Red' is an extremely hardy perennial (zone 3). Great for edging, borders, containers, and in rock gardens. Thriving in both full sun and partial sun it is sure to find a place in your garden. This dwarf red Iris is deer and rabbit resistant; and drought tolerant.