Dwarf Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin', Iris reticulata 'Katharine Hodgkin'
Incredibly beautiful, award-winner Iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ (Dwarf Iris) features large pale blue flowers with intricate deep blue veins and adorned with a creamy-yellow blotch at their base. The foliage of slender, grass-like, gray-green leaves typically rises to the same level as the flower but elongates to 12 in. (30 cm) after flowering before disappearing in late spring as the plant goes dormant. Blooming in late winter to early spring, these remarkable flowers (usually 1-2 per bulb) are rich with a sweet violet-like fragrance. ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ is an amazing hybrid between Iris winogradowii and Iris histrioides which is more vigorous than most Iris reticulata cultivars.
Native to Turkey and the Caucasian Mountains, Dwarf Irises (Iris reticulata) are small, bulbous perennials with grass-like leaves and solitary, sometimes fragrant purple, yellow or blue flowers that burst into bloom in early spring to create an effect reminiscent of butterflies hovering low to the ground. This sight brightens the aspect of late winter days!
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris reticulata |
Common names | Dwarf Iris, Bearded Iris, Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 4" - 5" (10cm - 13cm) |
Spread | 3" (8cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit, Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris reticulata |
Common names | Dwarf Iris, Bearded Iris, Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 4" - 5" (10cm - 13cm) |
Spread | 3" (8cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit, Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ (Dwarf Iris) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ (Dwarf Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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