Iris SDB. 'Baby Blessed'

Baby Blessed Dwarf Bearded Iris, Dwarf Bearded Iris

Iris SDB ‘Baby Blessed’ — a standard dwarf bearded iris — is a compact early-spring perennial valued for its soft creamy-yellow to pale lemon flowers held just above short fans of blue-green sword-like foliage. Its petite stature and reliable bloom make it especially useful at the front of borders, in rock gardens, and along pathways where early-season color is needed.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 8–12 in.
Height: 8–10 in.

USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Form: Compact, clumping

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Deer resistant; attracts butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for edging, rock gardens, small sunny borders, and container plantings. Its soft yellow flowers combine well with other dwarf spring perennials.

Care: Plant rhizomes shallowly with tops exposed to sunlight. Divide every 3–4 years after flowering to maintain vigor and flowering performance. Avoid heavy mulch over rhizomes.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-10"

Width

8-12''

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Spring

Flower color

White, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No