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Dwarf violet iris

Iris verna

Dwarf violet iris (Iris verna) 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–11b.

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Family
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Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 16 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY…
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–11b
Mature size
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Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
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Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Dwarf violet iris (Iris verna)
Iris verna — Dwarf violet iris. Photo by Eric Hunt via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Dwarf violet iris (Iris verna) 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–11b. 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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