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Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris (MDB)


up to 8 inches tall. These delightful tiny iris are the earliest to bloom, starting in late March in our garden. An especially cold hardy perennial which forms neat clumps clothing itself in blooms. Perfect in the rock garden or front of the border where their special charm can be appreciated.

    CA - Caparne-Welch Medal -highest award for MDBs.
    ** - Consistent Rebloom here in Virginia
    * - Occasional Rebloom or not enough experience here


* CYANEA (G&K 1899) Dark purple. Bloomed in Dec. 2001 during our mild winter. $4.00

** DITTO (Hager 82) White with red-maroon spot on falls. A good rebloomer. $4.00

*GNU SPREAD (Kasperek 96) Creamy butter yellow stands; falls white overlaid with butter yellow in center and lighter edges. Beards light orange, white at the end. $4.50
** HEY THERE (Lankow 92) Yellow stands; pale power blue falls. $4.00

** PUPPET BABY (Boswell 82) Blue lavender. Good rebloom. CA 91. $5.00

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