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Dark Blue Specie Iris (Mini Iris)

Iris reticulata 'Dark Blue'

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ZONES  2-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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Iris reticulata 'Dark Blue' (Specie Iris) will reward you with dark blue blooms in early spring. Extremely cold hardy, this wildflower Iris can be grown almost anywhere from zones 2-10.
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Dark Blue Specie Iris (Mini Iris)

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Iris reticulata 'Dark Blue' (Specie Iris) will reward you with gorgeous dark blue/purple blooms in early spring. This wildflower Iris is extremely cold hardy, and can be grown almost anywhere from zones 2-10. Plant with early spring blooming daffodils for a striking contrast.

Planting & Care

  • To see the second bloom, the conditions must be right, with full sun and rich, well-draining soil conditions.
  • Bearded Iris prefer at least 6-8 hours of sunlight a day. In hot climates (zones 8-11), they will tolerate 4-6 hours of sun, and may need some shade during the day.
  • Bearded Iris rhizomes prefer shallow cultivation, with the top of the rhizome above ground. They grow especially well on slopes or in raised beds.
  • Reblooming Bearded Iris are heavy feeders, requiring more water and fertilizer for the extra boost to flower again.
  • Be sure to deadhead faded flower spikes promptly after the first bloom, so plants will have time to form new flowers.
  • Reblooming Iris are heavy feeders and benefit from a light topdressing of compost and Yum Yum Mix applied just after "deadheading" the plants.
  • Scratch in the compost/Yum Yum Mix lightly and water thoroughly to melt the nutrients into the soil.
  • To avoid burning rhizomes, apply around but not directly on them.

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Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Advantages
  • Mass Plantings
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Container Planting
  • Small Spaces
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Early spring

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Fall
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
4-6" tall
Bulb Spacing
16 bulbs per sq. ft.
Flower Bulb Size
5-6 cm
Planting Depth
Plant 3" deep
Growing Zones
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Ideal Region
  • Anywhere In The US
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
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