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Dwarf violet iris

Iris verna var. smalliana

Dwarf violet iris (Iris verna var. smalliana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Blooms Apr–May.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 16 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY…
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–9a
Mature size
—
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Dwarf violet iris (Iris verna var. smalliana)
Iris verna var. smalliana — Dwarf violet iris. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Dwarf violet iris (Iris verna var. smalliana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Blooms Apr–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, dwarf violet iris pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).

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