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Key characteristics

Family: Iridaceae
Height: 4-6 inches
Width: 3-4 inches
Flower color: Blue-violet with white and yellow markings
Foliage color: Green, narrow, grass-like leaves
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Hardiness zones 5-9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Bulbs

Iris reticulata ‘Spot On’

Spot On Dwarf Iris

Iris reticulata 'Spot On' is a delightful dwarf iris cultivar known for its petite size and charming flowers. Growing to 4-6 inches in height and spreading about 3-4 inches, it forms clumps of narrow, grass-like green leaves. The rich blue-violet flowers with distinct white and yellow markings bloom in late winter to early spring, adding vibrant color to the garden. 'Spot On' is low-maintenance and ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers, where its vivid blooms and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies can be fully appreciated.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Rock Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint

Design tip

Winter interest is the reason to grow it, so keep it near an entry where the bloom is noticed. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.