Zone: 4
Height: 12cm [5in]
Spread: 8cm [3in]
Bloom: Super early now here: late February-March-early April; wine-purple colour with intricately decorated falls, scented, showy & much appreciated for its early rich colour
Foliage: Mint green
Light: Full sun
Water: No extra
Soil: Gravelly, well-drained
Garden Location: Rock garden, front border
Iris histrioides 'George' (Dwarf bulbous iris)
'George' is a hybrid with reticulata iris in the mix (thus the wide flowers). After bloom the long, narrow leaves emerge to feed the bulbs.