BABY BARON MINIATURE BEARDED IRIS
BABY BARON MINIATURE BEARDED IRIS
Zones - 4-9
Description -
Profusion of fancy, marine blue flowers sit atop tiny 12-inch tall stems a full 6 weeks before taller iris. Minute stature is perfectly in scale with small city yards or pocket gardens. Pale green sword leaves produce crisp fan-shaped clumps just 4 to 6 inches tall. Shallow roots are problem solvers in rocky soils and are perfect for rock gardens or the front of perennial borders. Prefers regular moisture and well-drained soil. Herbaceous perennial. Full sun. Moderate growth to just 6 inches tall and twice as wide.
Key Benefits
A profusion of solid-colored marine blue flowers appear at the first hint of spring warmth, usually about 6 weeks before tall bearded Irises bloom. Brightens rock gardens and perennial borders. Plant in mass for a blanket of color. Herbaceous.
Time of Flowering
Blue flowers in early spring.
Average Landscape Size
Moderate growth to just 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide.
Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F