Species Iris, Northern Flag, Dwarf Arctic Iris

Irissetosa var. arctica

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Blue-Violet
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Kingston, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | August 2022 | positive

It has been in my Calgary zone 3b garden for 30 years . A very slow spreader but nice for a dwarf Iris that really needs no care . Blooms...Read More

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Needham, MA (Zone 7a) | May 2016 | positive

Nice small iris that has cute little blue to purple flowers, good for small spaces and doesn't need to be planted by bulb. Kind of like b...Read More

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