Dovetail Dwarf Iris
Estimated delivery between Mars 26 and Mars 29.
The Dovetail Dwarf Iris is a charming perennial that features elegant pale lavender flowers with delicate white accents and a soft yellow center. Growing to a compact height of 6-8 inches, it is an excellent choice for small gardens, containers, rock gardens, or as a colorful border plant. Blooming in early spring, the Dovetail Dwarf Iris adds a touch of softness and grace to your landscape, making it a perfect option for enhancing any garden design with subtle beauty.
Why Choose Dovetail Dwarf Iris
The Dovetail Dwarf Iris offers a unique combination of soft pastel colors, with its lavender petals, white highlights, and yellow center creating a gentle and sophisticated display. Its compact size makes it suitable for a variety of planting spaces, including small gardens, containers, and borders. In addition to its beauty, this iris is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it both an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly option for any garden.
How to Grow and Care for Dovetail Dwarf Iris
- Planting: Select a sunny or partially shaded location with well-draining soil. Plant rhizomes in late summer or early fall, burying them 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Space rhizomes 6-8 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and good air circulation.
- Watering: Water gently after planting to establish roots. Once established, the Dovetail Dwarf Iris is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, except during extended dry spells.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins, and again after blooming to encourage vibrant flowers and strong growth.
- Maintenance: Remove spent blooms and any yellowing foliage to maintain a neat appearance. Divide the clumps every 3-4 years in late summer to avoid overcrowding and ensure healthy growth.
Benefits of Growing Dovetail Dwarf Iris
- Soft, Elegant Color: Pale lavender flowers with white accents and a yellow center create a delicate and graceful display.
- Compact Size: Perfect for small gardens, containers, rock gardens, and borders.
- Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to grow, making it an excellent option for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
- Early Spring Blooms: Adds a soft burst of color to your garden in early spring, brightening your landscape as the seasons change.
The Dovetail Dwarf Iris is a lovely, low-maintenance perennial that brings subtle beauty and charm to your garden. With its delicate pastel flowers and compact size, it’s an ideal choice for small spaces, borders, or containers, offering a sophisticated touch to your landscape.
Dhara Seeds
Dovetail Dwarf Iris
Estimated delivery between Mars 26 and Mars 29.
The Dovetail Dwarf Iris is a charming perennial that features elegant pale lavender flowers with delicate white accents and a soft yellow center. Growing to a compact height of 6-8 inches, it is an excellent choice for small gardens, containers, rock gardens, or as a colorful border plant. Blooming in early spring, the Dovetail Dwarf Iris adds a touch of softness and grace to your landscape, making it a perfect option for enhancing any garden design with subtle beauty.
Why Choose Dovetail Dwarf Iris
The Dovetail Dwarf Iris offers a unique combination of soft pastel colors, with its lavender petals, white highlights, and yellow center creating a gentle and sophisticated display. Its compact size makes it suitable for a variety of planting spaces, including small gardens, containers, and borders. In addition to its beauty, this iris is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it both an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly option for any garden.
How to Grow and Care for Dovetail Dwarf Iris
- Planting: Select a sunny or partially shaded location with well-draining soil. Plant rhizomes in late summer or early fall, burying them 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Space rhizomes 6-8 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and good air circulation.
- Watering: Water gently after planting to establish roots. Once established, the Dovetail Dwarf Iris is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, except during extended dry spells.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins, and again after blooming to encourage vibrant flowers and strong growth.
- Maintenance: Remove spent blooms and any yellowing foliage to maintain a neat appearance. Divide the clumps every 3-4 years in late summer to avoid overcrowding and ensure healthy growth.
Benefits of Growing Dovetail Dwarf Iris
- Soft, Elegant Color: Pale lavender flowers with white accents and a yellow center create a delicate and graceful display.
- Compact Size: Perfect for small gardens, containers, rock gardens, and borders.
- Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to grow, making it an excellent option for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
- Early Spring Blooms: Adds a soft burst of color to your garden in early spring, brightening your landscape as the seasons change.
The Dovetail Dwarf Iris is a lovely, low-maintenance perennial that brings subtle beauty and charm to your garden. With its delicate pastel flowers and compact size, it’s an ideal choice for small spaces, borders, or containers, offering a sophisticated touch to your landscape.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.