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Key characteristics

Family: Iridaceae
Height: 6-8 inches
Width: 3-6 inches
Flower color: Deep purple with white and yellow markings
Foliage color: Green, slender, grass-like leaves
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular watering during the growing season
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: 5-9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Bulbs

Iris reticulata ‘Harmony’

Harmony Dwarf Iris

Iris reticulata 'Harmony' is a charming dwarf iris cultivar known for its striking deep purple flowers with white and yellow markings. Growing up to 6-8 inches in height, it forms clumps of slender, grass-like leaves. Blooming in late winter to early spring, 'Harmony' adds a vibrant pop of color to gardens. This low-maintenance perennial is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers, and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Regular watering during the growing season

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Rock Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.