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Miniature Dwarf Bearded
The smallest and earliest of the bearded Iris. Starts to bloom here in early May. Up to 8" tall. They make good rock garden and Border plants. They can be subject to winter heaving. Top award is the Caparne-Welch Medal (CW). Caperne Award (CA) was earlier equivilant to Award of Merit (AM).
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ERAMOSA PEEPER (Chuck Chapman 2020) MDB 8" VE A true MDB, blooming two weeks before the SDB. Most MDB currently introduced are short SDB and bloom with SDB. Pale blue, darker around blue beard. Has occasionally rebloomed in my zone 4 garden, should rebloom regularly in warmer climates.. Seedling 07-012-2: Iris pumilla seedling X Forever Blue)..........Withheld for increase
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FOREVER VIOLET (Chapman '2002) Re ML 7.5" Smooth violet self with dark violet beard and streak from beard to petal edge. Strong rebloom, even in colder climates....Not available 2026
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2026