Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Michael Paul'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Dark Purple/Black
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Davenport, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Hanson, Kentucky

Hughesville, Maryland

Deer River, Minnesota

Tupelo, Mississippi

Pullman, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| May 2013 | positive

This beautiful frilly deep purple self rewards me with a show of perfect blooms and is the first to flower in my cold, wet -not always i...Read More

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Hanson, KY (Zone 6a) | April 2008 | positive

A prolific bloomer. I love this little Iris....usually my first Iris to give me a bloom.

J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | neutral

Awards: HM 1981, AM 1983, Cook-Douglas 1985

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