Iris pumila
Dwarf Iris, Pygmy Iris
Also known as: Iris caerulea Spach +3 more
- Iris caerulea Spach
- Iris pumila var. flaviflora Fuss.
- Iris pumila var. lutea KerGawl.
- Iris taurica Lodd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Iris pumila (commonly known as Dwarf iris or Pygmy Iris) is a rhizomatous plant within the Iridaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Illinois, India, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Ontario, Wisconsin