Description
This iris comes from Asia. Compared with other irises it is a real miniature, growing only 10–15 cm tall. It is one of the earliest spring plants, flowering in March and April.
A characteristic feature is that each bulb produces at most two leaves. The leaves are long, slender, sword-like, ribbed and grey-green. The flowers are violet-blue with a yellow stripe on the lower petals.
Requirements
The plant does not need frost protection.
Propagation
The best method of propagation is to separate the offset bulbs. Plant the young bulbs in autumn together with the mature ones, about 6–8 cm deep.
Care
A sunny or partially shaded, warm position, with sandy, loose soil. After flowering, lift the plant and dry it. Clean the bulbs and store them in an airy place until autumn, when they are planted again.