dwarf violet iris
Iris verna
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 6 inches tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Blue , violet , brown
- Foliage color
- Green, purple/lavender, red/burgundy
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Dwarf violet iris (Iris verna) is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland settings, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry to moist soil of most types. It blooms in early spring on short stalks before its leaves start their season's growth. The flowers are fragrant and attract bees.
Pairs well with Wild ginger, Green and gold, and Post oak.
Native range
AL, AR, DC, FL, and 12 more places. See all 16
AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, and WV.