Iris Clairette (Dwarf Iris)

Iris ‘Clairette’ is a pretty Dwarf Iris with pale blue flowers, each fall being beautifully adorned with white throats and contrasting royal-blue tips. The foliage of slender, grass like, gray-green leaves elongates to 15 in. (37 cm) after bloom, but eventually disappears by late spring as the plants go dormant.

Iris 'Clairette' is a pretty Dwarf Iris with pale blue flowers, each fall being beautifully adorned with white throats and contrasting royal-blue tips. The foliage of slender, grass like, gray-green leaves elongates to 15 in. (37 cm) after bloom, but eventually disappears by late spring as the plants go dormant. Blooming in late winter to early spring, these pretty flowers (usually 1-2 per bulb) are perfect for the rock garden or patio containers.

  • Grows up to 4-5 in. tall (10-12 cm)
  • Easily grown in average, medium moisture, neutral or slightly alkaline, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil relatively dry in summer in order for the bulbs to set buds for the following year.
  • Perfect in containers, rock gardens, under trees and shrubs or at the front of borders. Spectacular when planted in groups (at least 20 bulbs)!
  • Deer resistant and drought tolerant.
  • To be planted in fall, 4 in. deep (10 cm) and 3 in. apart (7 cm).
  • Propagate by bulb propagation in autumn
  • All parts may cause discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 5
– 8

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 Iris Reticulata – Dwarf Irises
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)Winter
Height 4"
– 5"
(10cm
– 12cm)
Spread 3"
(7cm)
Spacing 3″ (7cm)
Depth 4"
(10cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden